Bullet Proof SRi
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Ive got a knocking from the front drivers side which i assume it will be the CV joint right,
just one thing though, how do you tell if it the outer one or inner one. Its knocks occasionally in a straight line and when turning.
Ive never read about anyones innser one going, so it more then likely is the outer one i supose.
corsa c 1.2 by the way
[Edited on 03-06-2009 by Bullet Proof SRi]
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DAZ1985
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See if the boot is split for starter
failing that whip the shaft out
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3lfz
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When mine went, the gaitor kept coming off and was stiff, check that.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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Yeah i know the gaitors do go hard and split easy, if this has happened though could the joint be regreased and be ok or id would need changeing.
Its only last year i did the other side, bloody car
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unionjack30
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could be ball joint m8
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3lfz
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Probably still need changing, mine did.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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Right people on further investigation, its coming from the passenger side, and the bloody thing is knocking like a gooden now.
It was not knocking when turning that was just a coincidence, it makes a loud knocking noise every time you take ur foot off the pedal and let it roll freely.
I dont think it can be driven anymore as its bloody loud and sound bad.
What you reckon people,
cv joint though some one told me it sounds like the bearing.
please help
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Sean-B
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i've got this exact same problem devolped it just after a 180 mile trip.
i'm thinking wheel bearing
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alan-g-w
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If it's when you take your foot off the pedal that sounds like it could be a fucked mount. Open the bonnet and have a look at them, then try to move the engine around in the bay - if there's a lot of play in the engine movement then that could be it.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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but its knocking by the front wheel, so why would that be a engine mount ??
[Edited on 02-06-2009 by Bullet Proof SRi]
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Bullet Proof SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Sean-B
i've got this exact same problem devolped it just after a 180 mile trip.
i'm thinking wheel bearing
im really not sure what mine is, this is new to me, last time i knew the cv joint had gone was because it was clicking whilst turning, and my rear bearing went and it wined.
Never come across a loud knocking whilst going in a straight line, so i dont really know what im looking for.
Its definately by the passenger front wheel, so i assume if i jack it up and theres play in it, it will be the cv, otherwise the bearing i supose.??? ive only known bearings to wine though
[Edited on 02-06-2009 by Bullet Proof SRi]
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DENTYSRI
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ive got this exact problem at the minute and my steering has gone shit, think its a wheel bearing on one side and sloppy track rod end on the other but not sure yet
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gez bay
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check your engine mount aswel mate, my car made a knocking noise when i took my foot off the throttle as the engine was swinging back and foward on the broken mount
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by Bullet Proof SRi
but its knocking by the front wheel, so why would that be a engine mount ??
Isn't the gearbox mount over on the passenger side? Bearing in mind I've not got a clue what engine you're talking about.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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corsa c 1.2
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Bullet Proof SRi
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Well i fixed the problem, without spedning a penny, which made me happy and i stopped cursing the car.
Jacked up the passenger side to find out that the tyre place obvoiusly hadnt done the wheel nuts up tight enough, all four were loose, wheel must of been near off.
Bloody idiots, first time ive been to that one aswell
thansk for everyones input though
[Edited on 03-06-2009 by Bullet Proof SRi]
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Gareth F
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Fuckers, hope you phoned them up.
I had a clicking sound for ages, found out a rim weight was loose and wobbling about 
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moka
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quote:
Originally posted by Bullet Proof SRi
Well i fixed the problem, without spedning a penny, which made me happy and i stopped cursing the car.
Jacked up the passenger side to find out that the tyre place obvoiusly hadnt done the wheel nuts up tight enough, all four were loose, wheel must of been near off.
Bloody idiots, first time ive been to that one aswell
thansk for everyones input though
[Edited on 03-06-2009 by Bullet Proof SRi]
This has happened to me twice, once on my first day of driving aswell! RAC was called and the wheel was being held in by 1 bolt the other 3 were missing!
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