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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Jonoyorko on 01 January 2013, 12:18

Title: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Jonoyorko on 01 January 2013, 12:18

Hiya again, after sorting out earth problems after installing engine,
It has now developed a knocking noise when I lift off acclerator and
when cornering at low speed is this engine mount failure??
any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Jono

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: JimR on 01 January 2013, 15:52

Any chance it could be a CV joint, knocking when cornering is a classic symptom.

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Jonoyorko on 01 January 2013, 17:19

Just had CV joints done, more noticable when taking foot off accelerator

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Thom89 on 01 January 2013, 17:40

Check that the exhaust is not hitting the floor anywhere, and especially where it goes over the rear beam...

Thom

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Jonoyorko on 01 January 2013, 18:12

Cheers Thom, just had that done last week,
Coming from front end for sure!

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Lewy on 01 January 2013, 18:15

Quote from: Jonoyorko on 01 January 2013, 18:12

Cheers Thom, just had that done last week,
Coming from front end for sure!

Hitting the bulkhead?

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Jonoyorko on 01 January 2013, 18:21

Why would hit the bulkhead? Would a engine mount cause the knock?

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: JimR on 02 January 2013, 20:09

So many things it could be, knackered engine mount is one of them. Did you inspect them when you fitted the engine? Are the bolts done up properly? Go for a drive with a mate in the car to see if you can pinpoint better where the noise is coming from.

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Wayne on 03 January 2013, 00:15

Sounds like a loose or knackered engine mount.

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: VW BUSH on 06 January 2013, 16:50

Quote from: Wayne on 03 January 2013, 00:15

Sounds like a loose or knackered engine mount.

I reckon Gear box mount

Title: Re: Mk2 gti 8v knock!!
Post by: Jonoyorko on 07 January 2013, 10:09

Just changed front engine mount....... And still knocking away!
Just bought new bottom arms and drop links pick them up today