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citroen_saxo_vtr
19th April 2009, 20:45
when i go over slight bumps theres a knock on the front, its been there since christmas so i changed the wishbone bushes on both side as they were badly worn but the knocking noise is still there???? could it be the top suspension mounts???
Wizzy
19th April 2009, 20:47
Id say ARB links mate, very common. Ive killed 2 in 6 months! :n:
citroen_saxo_vtr
19th April 2009, 20:50
its not them either, i first thort it was them so i replaced the one that was stuffed and replaced it just over a month ago again. its more of a solid lump not a little knock, no matter how loud the cd player is you still feel and hear it, its like something loose going tight against something.
Wizzy
19th April 2009, 21:01
Could be top mount then, or maybe an engine mount?
barneyg40
21st April 2009, 08:33
have you checked your shocks! i have the very same problem and it has turned out 2 be a busted shock on the drivers side! is it more of a hard thud than a knocking noise!!
SmuJ
21st April 2009, 11:46
have you checked your shocks! i have the very same problem and it has turned out 2 be a busted shock on the drivers side! is it more of a hard thud than a knocking noise!!

I had the same problem in my old car, and it it turned out to be this!
citroen_saxo_vtr
21st April 2009, 19:49
they look ok but you cant tell from looks. it dont even have to hit bumps at speeds its just "bang" on dips in the road like a stone it will do it, half inche hight kurbs roling up then. its really anoying me now. my bro is a mechanic and when he take it out it dont do it! well thats what he say probs just coz he dont want to fix it for me.
one_nation04
21st April 2009, 20:05
they look ok but you cant tell from looks. it dont even have to hit bumps at speeds its just "bang" on dips in the road like a stone it will do it, half inche hight kurbs roling up then. its really anoying me now. my bro is a mechanic and when he take it out it dont do it! well thats what he say probs just coz he dont want to fix it for me.

sounds a bit like the noise i am getting mate, i have been told to replace the top mounts and bearings
citroen_saxo_vtr
21st April 2009, 20:09
il change the shocks and springs, mounts the lot then maybe it will cure it! im lowering it soon so its all rolled into one for a change instead of one bit breaking then another a week later.