Topic: Big thank you to THE MASTER (Read 5217 times)

Auto Addict · « **on:** 04 April 2012, 21:06:23 »

Although he said he couldn't find anything wrong with the steering and suspension, he's cured it

No more creaking or knocking

Thanks also for all the other work you did Mark

PAULCDX · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 April 2012, 21:07:32 »

Well done Mark

Auto Addict · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 April 2012, 17:06:33 »

Knock in steering is back

tigers_gonads · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 April 2012, 18:00:06 »

I had something similar after a 300 mile roundtrip to pinkys and back a few weeks ago.
The car had been up and down on the stands for months with just town work inbetween

Everytime I pulled away or turned a corner the tinker groaned just like swmbo

I just left it for a week or so then just give every nut and bolt I could get too a tweak while it was sat on its wheels

Nothing found but the groaning stopped

Then again, it might of had something to do with the gag on swmbo's mouth

feeutfo · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 April 2012, 21:08:39 »

Exactly the same?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 April 2012, 23:22:58 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 April 2012, 21:08:39

Exactly the same?

The grinding disapeared, the knock is back exactly the same.

feeutfo · « **Reply #6 on:** 08 April 2012, 01:02:48 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 07 April 2012, 23:22:58

Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 April 2012, 21:08:39
Exactly the same?

The grinding disapeared, the knock is back exactly the same.

As I recall, the knock was a single noise from the grinde. Ie add a series of knocks together, and we had a creak. A real heavy creak.

Next time we're up we can have another go if you like....?

Vamps · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 April 2012, 01:36:39 »

Our Mig has a single knock on steering, that suggests to me a dry UJ in 'old skool' not ever sure the Mig has a UJ, not had the opportunity to look as yet...... $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

feeutfo · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 April 2012, 01:38:08 »

What's a UJ? (...snigger)

Vamps · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 April 2012, 01:39:49 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 April 2012, 01:38:08

What's a UJ? (...snigger)

So I take it that the Mig does not have a Universal Joint......

feeutfo · « **Reply #10 on:** 08 April 2012, 01:43:03 »

Depends if it's got Falken tyres fitted.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #11 on:** 08 April 2012, 08:03:51 »

I'm pleased to say that the gearbox ECU change seems to have cured the gear change problems.

TheBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 08 April 2012, 09:24:22 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 08:03:51

I'm pleased to say that the gearbox ECU change seems to have cured the gear change problems.

Well blow me down with a feather

In the spirit of learning/OOF, next time you pass this way, fancy putting original back in, and we'll reapply the firmware, and see if that cures it... ...wondering if it went on corrupt? Can't remember if we flashed it originally, or if it was already at latest when you bought it.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #13 on:** 08 April 2012, 10:00:56 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2012, 09:24:22

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 08:03:51
I'm pleased to say that the gearbox ECU change seems to have cured the gear change problems.
Well blow me down with a feather

In the spirit of learning/OOF, next time you pass this way, fancy putting original back in, and we'll reapply the firmware, and see if that cures it... ...wondering if it went on corrupt? Can't remember if we flashed it originally, or if it was already at latest when you bought it.

Been flashed several times, you even put 2.5 solftware, then reloaded the 2.6.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #14 on:** 08 April 2012, 10:58:55 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 10:00:56

Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2012, 09:24:22
Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 08:03:51
I'm pleased to say that the gearbox ECU change seems to have cured the gear change problems.
Well blow me down with a feather

In the spirit of learning/OOF, next time you pass this way, fancy putting original back in, and we'll reapply the firmware, and see if that cures it... ...wondering if it went on corrupt? Can't remember if we flashed it originally, or if it was already at latest when you bought it.

Been flashed several times, you even put 2.5 solftware, then reloaded the 2.6.

The only thing I can think of is the original wasn't seating properly?

TheBoy · « **Reply #15 on:** 08 April 2012, 12:35:10 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 10:58:55

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 10:00:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2012, 09:24:22
Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 08:03:51
I'm pleased to say that the gearbox ECU change seems to have cured the gear change problems.
Well blow me down with a feather

In the spirit of learning/OOF, next time you pass this way, fancy putting original back in, and we'll reapply the firmware, and see if that cures it... ...wondering if it went on corrupt? Can't remember if we flashed it originally, or if it was already at latest when you bought it.

Been flashed several times, you even put 2.5 solftware, then reloaded the 2.6.

The only thing I can think of is the original wasn't seating properly?

Suspect it would throw all sorts of codes, rather than just hang on to gears

Auto Addict · « **Reply #16 on:** 08 April 2012, 18:40:29 »

Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right

feeutfo · « **Reply #17 on:** 08 April 2012, 18:48:40 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 18:40:29

Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right

When steering passes through about 3 o'clock position?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #18 on:** 09 April 2012, 07:01:46 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 April 2012, 18:48:40

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 18:40:29
Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right
When steering passes through about 3 o'clock position?

Sort of, yes.

Before it was happening as you turned a sharp right, say into a side road, now it seems to happen on all right bends.

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #19 on:** 09 April 2012, 11:24:47 »

Just a thought,
if all the steering joints have been checked and all APPEARS TO BE GOOD, have the front sub frame mount bolts been checked for tightness, it is just poss that the bolts have become loose.
hope you find it will watch this with intrest.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #20 on:** 12 April 2012, 16:42:37 »

Knock is there nearly all the time now, started to happen on a left hand lock as well

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #21 on:** 12 April 2012, 16:47:58 »

You will have to pop up one evening so you can drive and I listen

Auto Addict · « **Reply #22 on:** 12 April 2012, 16:52:05 »

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 April 2012, 16:47:58

You will have to pop up one evening so you can drive and I listen

Thanks, I'll be in touch

Auto Addict · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 April 2012, 10:53:31 »

I've tweaked the steering box up a quarter of a turn, which seems to have improved it, will report back when I've taken it for a proper run.

kcl · « **Reply #24 on:** 13 April 2012, 11:27:56 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 April 2012, 18:48:40

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 18:40:29
Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right
When steering passes through about 3 o'clock position?

Thi sis interesting, do you have some information or ideas to this 3 o'clock knok?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 April 2012, 18:41:27 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 13 April 2012, 10:53:31

I've tweaked the steering box up a quarter of a turn, which seems to have improved it, will report back when I've taken it for a proper run.

It's better, but it's still there

feeutfo · « **Reply #26 on:** 13 April 2012, 18:59:02 »

Just trying to think how adjusting the steering box damper, which works in the straight ahead position, would affect a creak with steering off centre...? $:-\$

Auto Addict · « **Reply #27 on:** 14 April 2012, 05:34:45 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 April 2012, 18:59:02

Just trying to think how adjusting the steering box damper, which works in the straight ahead position, would affect a creak with steering off centre...? $:-\$

Doesn't creak anymore, just got a knock you can feel through the steeering wheel.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 April 2012, 16:08:36 »

Interesting, doesn't seem to happen in the wet.

feeutfo · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 April 2012, 18:20:12 »

Water getting in and effectively lubricating the joint/or whatever ir is.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 April 2012, 21:36:05 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 April 2012, 18:20:12

Water getting in and effectively lubricating the joint/or whatever ir is.

That's what I thought.

feeutfo · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 April 2012, 22:16:48 »

"Might" be up in Brackley on 5th 6th. Can come tooled up this time if you like? If his lordship is about of course

kcl · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 April 2012, 07:28:19 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 18:40:29

Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right

Plot thickens... Seems to be exactly as mine, opposite direction though but you also have the steering on the wrong side so makes the problem the same. Any recent updates or ideas what maight be the cause?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 April 2012, 07:47:18 »

Quote from: kcl on 26 April 2012, 07:28:19

Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 18:40:29
Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right

Plot thickens... Seems to be exactly as mine, opposite direction though but you also have the steering on the wrong side so makes the problem the same. Any recent updates or ideas what maight be the cause?

Got to book an appointment with the MASTER again

tigers_gonads · « **Reply #34 on:** 27 April 2012, 05:58:00 »

Quote from: Auto Addict on 26 April 2012, 07:47:18

Quote from: kcl on 26 April 2012, 07:28:19
Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 April 2012, 18:40:29
Been out for a good run today, knock got progressively worse, only appears to happen when cornering right

Plot thickens... Seems to be exactly as mine, opposite direction though but you also have the steering on the wrong side so makes the problem the same. Any recent updates or ideas what maight be the cause?

Got to book an appointment with the MASTER again

Its not something daft like a droplink is it $:-\$

Auto Addict · « **Reply #35 on:** 27 April 2012, 11:24:39 »

Well, it's defo. a dry joint somewhere.

Yesterday it was dry here, and it was creaking and knocking like a goodun'.

Today, it's pouring down, and not a peep from it.

feeutfo · « **Reply #36 on:** 27 April 2012, 13:11:55 »

Top drop link ball joint woul be in the right area iirc. But it would have to be a dry joint rather than a joint with play.

Iirc the creak/knock was with steering wheel at about 3 o'clock. As the ball drop link is attached to the shock body, it "might" be a possible cause. Although master would have had to undo the bottom ball joint when he worked on it. $:-\$

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