Clunking..UPDATE!

[MaRiO89]

Yo..

After my "enthusiastic" track session at Trax, when i pulled off the motorway near my home i noticed a clunking coming from the front left..

Upon closer inspection it only does it on right hand lock and only when the throttle is applied..

Right hand lock + throttle = Clunking
Right hand lock - throttle = normal

I'm stumped..Thinking it could be either a wheel bearing or CV joint..No splits in the CV gaitor either..:panic:

I have checked all the bolts etc in that area and all seems tight, also checked for play in the wheel to see if the wheel bearing was screwed but no play as of yet..

Will check it all again tomorrow..Anyone got any idea's?

Sorry if this has been posted before but the search button told me to fcuk off..;)

[TU-Tuning]

Ive heard people say this could be a wishbone before mate. And its maybe possible for a driveshaft to go even if its properly greased? Whats the clunk like does it worsen with harder acceleration? If you take me out in it ill know stright away if its cv relatred or not, ive had 5 of em go so im used to it now

[ScottG17]

probly a driveshaft.. as bensaxo has said quite often the saxo driveshaft is made from cheese;) i tend to aggree with the above:y:

[dannygti]

i had this problem mate,at first i thought it was the bottom ball joint but i replaced this and it continued,


check the bolts at the back of the wishbone under the pedals in the footwell.they could be loose,put washers behind he nuts if they havent already.
hope this helps

[MaRiO89]

Thanks for your reply's chaps..:d

Yeah Ben, the more throttle you give it, the noisier it gets..

Rep coming everyones way..;)

[TU-Tuning]

probably a shaft then. Next time you out gimme a text if you want and ill hop in and have a listen. Im gettin one replaced tommorow for 115 quid which is a bargain imo

[MaRiO89]

probably a shaft then. Next time you out gimme a text if you want and ill hop in and have a listen. Im gettin one replaced tommorow for 115 quid which is a bargain imo

Ok dude..

Will fit it myself anyway..It just slides out of the gearbox..Piece of piss tbh..:P

[Crunkers]

I have this sort of problem, however i think its down to my clutch, its far too loose. In my opinion I would check the gaitors first cos you can do them yourself and it hardly costs anything, check your ball joints, wishbones, driveshafts etc.

Cheers

[MaRiO89]

I have this sort of problem, however i think its down to my clutch, its far too loose. In my opinion I would check the gaitors first cos you can do them yourself and it hardly costs anything, check your ball joints, wishbones, driveshafts etc.

Cheers

I just went out and checked everything, no splits in the gaitor, no movement anywhere either..

Going to let the problem develop abit more i think..

[Crunkers]

Mmmm...your in the exact same situation as me my friend, you have a knocking noise but don't have a clue what the hell it is. Like I said my clutch isn't right, my mates have all said it not where it should be in terms of position, it feels so loose.

Cheers

[MaRiO89]

My clutch is fine..Its defo a driveshaft or something in that area..Just gona wait until something breaks tbh..:P

[Crunkers]

Lol. Fair enough mate, I hope you manage to work the problem out. I wish something would break on mine so I knew exactly what the problem was.

Cheers

[MaRiO89]

Lol. Fair enough mate, I hope you manage to work the problem out. I wish something would break on mine so I knew exactly what the problem was.

Cheers

Yeah..Will have another check tomorrow..

UPDATE:

Now worse..Clunking whether the steering wheel is turned or not and have a slight vibration through the steering wheel..:panic:

Something is gona fall off..lol

[TU-Tuning]

Thats not driveshaft then. Sounds like its probably suspension related, which makes sense seein as its driven hard lol

[MaRiO89]

Thats not driveshaft then. Sounds like its probably suspension related, which makes sense seein as its driven hard lol

True..Will check all suspension related bolts tomorrow..Nothing is broken i dont think, just needs some tightening of some bolts i rekon..Hopefully that will sort it..:afro:

[TU-Tuning]

Or somethings worn to fook so you can uprate it to some group N option like everything else lol

[MaRiO89]

Or somethings worn to fook so you can uprate it to some group N option like everything else lol

lol

Well its got all new bolts in the sus area, new dampers and springs..

Its gota be droplinks or something i rekon..Will make sure no bolts have come loose..May have to upgrade some bits and bobs..;););););)

[frankie]

the drivers side shaft was a bit of a fooker to get got.

i now need 2 new drive shafts :(

[MaRiO89]

the drivers side shaft was a bit of a fooker to get got.

i now need 2 new drive shafts :(

:O

I know the pass shaft is eaasy, duno about the drivers one..

[TU-Tuning]

Frankie, your car hates you lol




James, quick side question, do you know how to do a full service?

[MaRiO89]

Frankie, your car hates you lol




James, quick side question, do you know how to do a full service?

Anything except cambelt..

Why?

[TU-Tuning]

Do you reckon you could give me the low down next time i see ya. Mines due for one really but its got no SH at all so theres no point paying some spotty apprentice twat to do a half assed job and rape my wallet for it. Gonna need to train me in what oil i need and everything, i know shit all bout that side of things

[frankie]

lol its a meutral feeling.

[MaRiO89]

Do you reckon you could give me the low down next time i see ya. Mines due for one really but its got no SH at all so theres no point paying some spotty apprentice twat to do a half assed job and rape my wallet for it. Gonna need to train me in what oil i need and everything, i know shit all bout that side of things

Yeah..No probs..

You gona be doing it?

[TU-Tuning]

aye, on a driveway with a jack and some axle stands if thats enough lol

[MaRiO89]

aye, on a driveway with a jack and some axle stands if thats enough lol

Thats the way i do it..

When you go and get your bits, let me know and i'll come along and show you what you want..

Tell me what your changing and i'll give you some recommendations (sp)..

[TU-Tuning]

Nice one mate owe ya one.

Am i right in thinkin;

Transmission Oil (although i think thats gettin changed tommorow when the shafts done)
Engine oil
Brake fluid
Fuel filter
Air filter
Antifreeze
Spark plugs?

[MaRiO89]

Nice one mate owe ya one.

Am i right in thinkin;

Transmission Oil (although i think thats gettin changed tommorow when the shafts done)
Engine oil
Brake fluid
Fuel filter
Air filter
Antifreeze
Spark plugs?

Here we go..

Engine oil - Fully synthetic anything from 0w-40 upto 10w-40.

Brake fluid - DOT 5 any make tbh..

Fuel filter - Go to halfords and get whats listed for your car..Will be a champion filter i expect..

Air filter - Again go to halfords..whatever is listed..

Antifreeze - Not sure, never changed it tbh..

Oil Filter - Halfords again..

Spark plugs - Bosch..Can go for the Super 4 if your feeling rich..if not just the normal Bosch ones like i use..

As for the gearbox oil that will be repleced when shaft/shafts are done..

:y:

[TU-Tuning]

nice one, cheers mate. hijack over

[MaRiO89]

LOL

;) No probs

[MaRiO89]

Update..

Defo CV joint..Checked it today..Clunks when you rotate the wheel..Gets really tight, hard to move then clunks and free's up..Does this everytime..Sound is coming from the CV joint for sure..:(

[Vinny_VSX]

Could it be your bushes which have gone bud. As your suspension is super stiff and they are super standard lol?

[Vinny_VSX]

Ok answered my theory then. Good job

[TU-Tuning]

Thats odd then, shouldnt do it all the time

[MaRiO89]

Well, its coming from the cv joint..:panic:

[zobo]

hi, just bought saxo vtr series 2 and it has a major knocking noisefrom front passenger side but does it when gonig straight as well as going round corners my bf changed the driveshaft but it has'nt made a difference, any ideas any1??

zoe

[Bolter99]

CV Joint? You really should make your own thread though btw :) :P