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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 08:55

Title: Knocking Sound
Post by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 08:55

Hi guys,

I've noticed a knocking sound coming from the back of the car over the last few days. It's only noticeable when going quite slow over an uneven camber.

What could it be?

Suspension top mounts
Knackered shock

...?

Thanks,
Ben.

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: tg1 on 09 April 2010, 09:04

rear axle bushes  :huh:

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Gozza on 09 April 2010, 09:05

Quote from: tg1 on 09 April 2010, 09:04

rear axle bushes  :huh:

Just beat me to it, I was thinking same from what I have heard. Seems the Mk4 is famous for it along with quite a few other faults  :huh:

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 09:14

Cool. Thanks guys. My mechanic mate is going to have quite a list thrown at him...

1) Fit rear aero wiper
2) Change headlight bulbs
3) Investigate slight leak on front passenger door (rain water keeps getting in)
4) Replace rear axle bushes (we think)

...

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Gozza on 09 April 2010, 09:22

You can do the first 2 yourself surely  :huh:

I think the rear bushes can be quite labour intensive so I hope you get on well with your mechanic :D

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 09:47

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You can do the first 2 yourself surely

I'm fooking hopeless at DIY :embarassed:

Plus I can't see the point of struggling when he lives opposite me and is my drinking buddy :laugh:

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: T_J_G on 09 April 2010, 09:49

The rear wiper is one bolt!

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Gozza on 09 April 2010, 09:58

Quote from: T_J_G on 09 April 2010, 09:49

The rear wiper is one bolt!

 :evil:

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 10:02

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The rear wiper is one bolt!

I might take a look at it then. Is there a step-by-step guide on here somewhere?

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Gozza on 09 April 2010, 12:52

Could well be but I will talk you through it.

Have a look for the right spanner or socket set (probably 10/13 mm)
Immediately undo bolt
Make sure you remove wiper
Put new wiper on making sure you lay it flat where you want it to lay when at rest, then tighten bolt

;)

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 16:01

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Could well be but I will talk you through it.

Have a look for the right spanner or socket set (probably 10/13 mm)
Immediately undo bolt
Make sure you remove wiper
Put new wiper on making sure you lay it flat where you want it to lay when at rest, then tighten bolt

Thanks mate. I seem to remember reading on here somewhere that they can be a bit of a bugger to get off and that you have to pull REALLY hard :undecided: Do you concur Sir?

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Wazzzer on 09 April 2010, 16:15

no bolt, there is a nut though  :grin:

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: Ben_1uk on 09 April 2010, 16:16

Hahahaha :laugh: :laugh:

I did warn you :laugh: :embarassed:

Title: Re: Knocking Sound
Post by: richw911 on 09 April 2010, 18:06

Use lots of WD40 on the wiper and let it soak  :wink: