Jer309GTi 3 Posted May 4, 2006 I've got a knocking coming from the suspension/steering on my XS. I've jacked it up and checked everything but everything seems fine apart from a very slight bit of play in the n/s track rod end. I'm going to change this, but the problem is more than a bit of play in a track rod end. Basically every time it goes over a bump you get the knocking noise, and you can feel it through the steering. It also has a tendancy to follow the camber of the road quite a lot (got 15's on it, but seems a bit severe to be down to wide tyres). You also get a clunk when accelarating and when you back off. I'm pretty sure that it's engine mounts, and I have some new ones, but thought I'd mention it just in case. I've checked both ball joints, theyre fine. The rubber looked perished on the TCA bushes, so I changed them. Problem still there. The o/s track rod end is fine, just that small amount of play in the n/s The only things that I think it could be (that I havent checked) are the a/roll bar bushes that hold it to the subframe or worn strut top mounts. Would either of these cause the knocking? The knocking noise sounds similar to when a drop link has gone on a GTi, but you can also feel it through the steering. Any ideas please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) You checked your subframe bolts are tight? Edited May 4, 2006 by j_turnell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted May 4, 2006 No I haven't. Thanks for the suggestion mate I'll make sure they're ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted May 6, 2006 Subframe bolts were all tight, tightened them all a little more just to make sure (haven't got a torque wrench ). A/roll bar bushes are definately knackered. Shall get some more and post up results of road test Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smokinslim Posted May 6, 2006 Failing that take a look at your strut top bearings and rubbers mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted May 6, 2006 Failing that take a look at your strut top bearings and rubbers mate Will do, cheers. It's done 120k so I'd imagine they would be pretty tired by now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted May 26, 2006 Turns out the anti-roll bar bushes were worn, the n/s ball joint was worn and the n/s strut top mount bearings were shagged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
