Knocking Noise

Danielk · Post by **Danielk** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:22 am

Hi Guys

My car has started to make knocking noises when i'm driving, happens when i let go of the pedal and stops when i accelerate or brake abit harder.

I can hear it's coming from under the drivers seat somewhere at the front, sounds like a helicopter when i accelerate hard and let go!

Car shakes like crazy when it happens, including steering wheel and doors rattle.

Was scared driving it to work today, any ideas before i head to the mechanic?

Cheers

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:25 am

You haven't run over anyone lately have you?

Seriously thou, may have torn the 2 lower engine mounts. Hard to say thou without looking at it.

Danielk · Post by **Danielk** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:35 am

Hey Bennoz

Yeah that was the first thing i thought, the engine mounts, might get them changed first since its been about 100000kms anyway.

Cheers

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:43 am

Dont change them if they dont need to be. However I do agree with ben that it is most likely the mounts.

Get a tourch and someone to rev the engine while you look at the mounts. You should be able to clearly see the ripped mount. Also there will also be a decent movement of the engine.

Danielk · Post by **Danielk** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:44 am

Cool, Bursons have them for 65 each front and rear.

Might get them changed soon, using the DIY guide.
If it's not that, what else do you think i should look at?

Danielk · Post by **Danielk** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:11 am

Looks like its my steering rack or the cv joints, as my steering has gone abit weird but the knocking has gone a lot softer, going to take it in tomorow and see how it goes.