MOT is comming and there's a strange sound

Fons[DutchGuy] · Post by **Fons[DutchGuy]** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:29 pm

when moving from a stand still or after "sporty" braking before a turn when I hit the gas I hear a knock in the front of the car. And when taking speedbumbs the car is making more noise than a Motel bed... Not sure if these things are related but it is woring me since I know my cat is pretty much hallowed

What do you guys reckon it is, haven't been under the car since this noise since I'll have to clear out the garage first moving the project motorcycle will be a pain in the ass I sudenly remember...

Post by **vanzep** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:51 pm

the knock could be the brake pads either sticking a bit then freeing up or just that they are slightly loose and rattling about a bit. When i serviced the front brakes last time i filed down the tabs at the sides of the pads a bit too much and now they knock and rattle sometimes...just a thought

you could try new brake pads and see if that makes a difference - if not then you could look at the driveshafts and suspension

Post by **ADS1** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:54 pm

Could be cv joint,knackerd suspension bush or other suspension fault. Best jack her up and have good look and poke about.

Fons[DutchGuy] · Post by **Fons[DutchGuy]** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:57 pm

ADS1 wrote:Could be cv joint,knackerd suspension bush or other suspension fault. Best jack her up and have good look and poke about.

Yeah I will. think I'll give my old man a call see if I can use his garage fore a day or 2 since it's ampty anyway

Fons[DutchGuy] · Post by **Fons[DutchGuy]** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:59 pm

vanzep wrote:the knock could be the brake pads either sticking a bit then freeing up or just that they are slightly loose and rattling about a bit. When i serviced the front brakes last time i filed down the tabs at the sides of the pads a bit too much and now they knock and rattle sometimes...just a thought
you could try new brake pads and see if that makes a difference - if not then you could look at the driveshafts and suspension

Will check this aswell than!

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:29 pm

lower balljoints IMHO

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:42 pm

Check the downpipe hangers, particularly the one on the back of the engine, in case it's your downpipe banging about.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:20 pm

also check your upper wishbone bolts

Fons[DutchGuy] · Post by **Fons[DutchGuy]** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:07 pm

Hey guys turned out, panic for nothing!!

went to check on my paper work and found out MOT is due august 2014, so no worry's

I'm sure the guy who sold it to me said it was due in January and I checked the paper work on the scene of the deal (of course) and was convinced it said January... A well, at least I put the sexy in dyslexic.
Need to get it checked anyway but not with that much of a hurry and I'll save for some lowering springs first to do while I'm underneath there.