very light wheel knock

ANDY8 · 12 November 2006, 21:35:10

Have got a new problem today, Was driving from the airport yesterday when i could feel a sort of light knocking through the front drivers wheel, It seems that the faster i went the faster the knocking was, And i i slowed down so did the noise.

Any ideas

P.s .... Its the 2.0

ANDY8 · 12 November 2006, 21:43:50

Just to add, Checked the drop links this morning (all ok) had new centre tie rod and track rods fitted a few mths ago and all solid, Also checked the wheel was on tight.

ANDY8 · 12 November 2006, 22:19:58

I know someone on here knows what the problem is

Marks DTM Calib · 13 November 2006, 09:06:45

You cant check the drop links when fitted to the car.....which are the favourite.....as they are always under some compression/tension.

ANDY8 · 13 November 2006, 13:48:59

Would the drop links knock faster/slower with the difference in speed??

nixoro · 13 November 2006, 13:58:57

Someone suggested uncoupling the relavent droplink whichever side is noisiest to confirm if it is these causing the problem.

old cruiser · 13 November 2006, 14:32:55

Was the road quite uneven/ bumpy, if so continuous knocking like that would suggest droplinks , as MarkDTM says not easy to check when on the car as they are under tension, quite cheap to buy and easy to fit so may be worth changing them anyway.
Cheers Pete

Elite Pete · 13 November 2006, 15:13:14

Coming back from the airport hmmm. Have you checked for illegal immigrants

ANDY8 · 15 November 2006, 20:43:13

Changed the front strut bearings today, I was convinced it was them, But as i drove back up the motorway it was back again, The faster i drive the faster the cluncking , Very light but its definetly there

HEEEEEEEELP

Matchless · 15 November 2006, 23:18:37

Have you checked the tread and sidewalls for any foreign objects or bulges? especially on the inside sidewalls?

ANDY8 · 16 November 2006, 00:49:16

QuoteHave you checked the tread and sidewalls for any foreign objects or bulges? especially on the inside sidewalls?

Good idea that! Checked and nothing but rubber

old cruiser · 16 November 2006, 19:31:38

I would still try changing those droplink bars
Cheers Pete

fmarques · 17 November 2006, 12:06:58

QuoteI would still try changing those droplink bars
Cheers Pete

Hi,
Raise the car and rotate the wheels. Could be from the suspension but also from the brakes. Also check the rubbers in the front suspension arm assembly.

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