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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: xpeterpx on 25 August 2009, 18:45

Title: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: xpeterpx on 25 August 2009, 18:45

I hope someone can advise me..
I've detected a slight knocking noise coming from the from wheels but I can seem to find where its coming from.It doesn't happen when I rock the car and I had the suspension shocks changed about 6 months ago.Seems to only be noticable when going over small bumps.
I'm thinking possibly wishbones?

Cheers as usual
pete

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: richw911 on 25 August 2009, 18:46

Wishbone or ARB bushes  :undecided:

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 25 August 2009, 18:55

Sounds like an anti roll bar drop link.

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: xpeterpx on 25 August 2009, 18:55

Cheers...an expensive fix?

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 25 August 2009, 18:57

No. Shouldn't cost more than £50ish fitted.
Thats for one side, probably best to do both.
I could be wrong though, not sure how much the links cost on a mk4.
Simple to fit.

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: xpeterpx on 25 August 2009, 20:06

Many thanks again..
I dont suppose anyone knows if I need 21mm or 23mm -apparently theres 2 sizes.

My cars a 2000 Mk4 Bora by the way

Pete

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: jake on 25 August 2009, 22:57

sounds to me like it could be your bushes!
 

Mine did it, starts off not too bad then gets worse over time!

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: bobbarley on 25 August 2009, 23:07

Mine was knocking, turned out the bolt had fallen off the ARB drop link!!  £10 for a new one, then fit it yourself.

Title: Re: Slight knocking over small bumps..
Post by: GJSEB79 on 26 August 2009, 12:45

this is exactly how mine started wasnt to bad then got really bad over time had to have rear bushes one. it sometimes not a cheap fix drop my rear axle my self cleaned all down repainted it then got my mate to press the rear bushes in as i didnt fancy hammering them in i got the olds ones out with a little bit of heat an chisle. looks wicked now thought alot smoother ride still got a little bit bumpy ride but i put that down to the 18 inch wheels it cost me in total 40 quid to have the bushes pressed in cheers