pugman 0 Posted April 14, 2006 (edited) I had my 205 now for nearly 3 years and its always had a knocking noise from the front N/S strut. It seems to have got worse lately. I have done a search and found plenty of info on this problem and so i've done the following new droplinks new wishbone bushes new top mounts no play in bottom ball joint or where the pin goes into hub and i've replaced the bolt that holds it in place I have stripped the strut down and the (standar) damper seems in good condition. The springs are spax -35 mm i think. One thing i have noticed is that when i compare the top of both struts the nut is much further down the thread on the O/S (about 3 or 4 threads exposed) than the N/S (1 thread exposed) and the hub casting are slightly different on either side. Does anyone have any ideas what to try next? (excuse my bad spelling on the title - i'm having a bad day) Edited April 14, 2006 by pugman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted April 15, 2006 Make sure your subframe bolts are tight. Had the same issue and sounded like it was from the suspension, but a swift visit from Anthony revealed loose subframe bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted April 15, 2006 Is it also maybe worth trying a different strut on the car? Although it may 'look' OK from a quite strip there may be some internal damage/wear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 3 Posted April 15, 2006 Wheel bearings can knock too but you would hear the whine before you got the knocking. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugman 0 Posted April 15, 2006 Make sure your subframe bolts are tight. Had the same issue and sounded like it was from the suspension, but a swift visit from Anthony revealed loose subframe bolts. I forgot to mention - I checked the subframe bolts and they were tight. Cheers any way Is it also maybe worth trying a different strut on the car? Although it may 'look' OK from a quite strip there may be some internal damage/wear... I might be able to get hold of another strut so thats the next route i think. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
