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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: antinora on 15 January 2007, 01:37

Title: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: antinora on 15 January 2007, 01:37

Hey guys i live in Australia and i own a Mk2 1991 Golf Gti.

Recently ive had the gearbox mount replaced and no wim hearing another knock...

It occurs when i have the car from full left lock and then as i go to straighten up i hear this knock sound and it sounds like its coming from the front left. Im not a mechanic or anything and i woul djust lik eto know what it is im hearing.


Thanks in advance guys

Mark

Title: Re: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: pegasus on 15 January 2007, 08:40

sounds like your outer constant velocity (cv) joint Mark

Title: Re: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: antinora on 15 January 2007, 11:48

ok thanks thats a quick repair right ?

Title: Re: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: antinora on 17 January 2007, 05:01

hey so how do i know if its the outer or inner cv ? ...


 should i just replace both on both sides and rears while im at it

Title: Re: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: Brads MK2 GTI on 17 January 2007, 09:26

You won't have any on the rears mate unless it's a four wheel drive.

Title: Re: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: rubjonny on 17 January 2007, 09:36

I had this after replacing the complete front suspention, only does it now & again.  I still dunno whats causing it, I suspect its summat to do with the front springs or top mounts perhaps, though I KNOW I put em back together properly.

Title: Re: MK2 Knock on Lock
Post by: antinora on 17 January 2007, 12:54

lol... thanks guys ...  from all accounts sounds to be the cvs and top mounts.

 Anyway im taking it to VAG  for service and ill get them to look at it. Thanks guys