weird noises from the rear

[browne174]

ok, my saxo is making noises from around the rear axel.

i dont know how to describe the noise though, its like a clunking noise but it doesnt sound too bad.

it makes the noise when i go over bumpy bits and speed ramps.

would this by any chance be worn shocks or torsion bars, or would there be a bearing worn.

help:fcuk:

[Mr_suv]

how low is it? could be just hitting the bump stops

[browne174]

fully standard:oops:

[Mr_suv]

are they big bumps?, bushes could be worn on rear beam , could be fuel filter could be banging against the side of your car when going over bumps if not strapped in properly

[browne174]

like driving down a bumpy gravel lane and when driving over general bumps on the road.

mot is coming up and im starting to prep for it:A:

[Mr_suv]

jack it up and look at the bushes , check the shocks look at the fuel filter and anything else that looks as if it could be causing a clunking noise

[browne174]

cheers mate :y:

[Mr_suv]

if none of these, then start to worry , check your arch linings are all secure etc

[stevo67]

Loose/broken exhaust mount maybe.


Steve.

[Steve]

could be the dirty slag in the back

[Steve]

on a serious note, could be the bolts holding the rear axel to teh car, check them make sure they are nice and tight.

Check the shocks are not leaking, check the exhaust isnt hitting off the heat shields.

Could be your rear arb, mines clunking as didnt grease it enough when put my 24mm in :D

Could be the trailing arm bearing also.

see how you get on with those suggestions and let us know if you get rid of the dirty slag or not.

[saxosxi]

i had that found out it was just the fuel filter bracket had come off and was bouncing around

[browne174]

just to let you all know.

had my dads mate checking the car over for mot, and he discovered that the bushings had completely gone and recommended that a refurbed axle would be the best decision as the cost will be similar.

so new axle required:n: