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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: carpetmonster on 11 November 2007, 16:26

Title: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 11 November 2007, 16:26

Hi all
have yet another problem with my beast,i drive along and have a knocking coming from under the bonnet.If i press the clutch down it stops,also it only happens sometimes though.Anyhelp would be good.

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: remapped on 12 November 2007, 14:47

Sounds like it it could be the pressure release bearing

is it a tapping knocking sound  ?

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 13 November 2007, 18:07

yes tapping gets quicker the faster you go,and if you go around a corner it fills like the wheel is going to fall of.Any more help anyone

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: leegt5 on 13 November 2007, 18:27

Driveshaft maybe if it gets worst with speed

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 13 November 2007, 18:39

where is best place to get one if  it is that?

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: boneybradley on 13 November 2007, 19:24

cv joint or driveshaft sounds most possible but check the suspension arm bushes as these wear and can knock and they also let the wheel/s self steer (hence funny feeling on corners!!)..dont know if that would stop with the clutch depressed but still worth a check

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 13 November 2007, 19:54

thanks for that guys i will look into it.

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 14 November 2007, 17:04

Hi guys where can i get the n/s inner part of the drive shaft that bolts on to the gear box. This is my problem or do i have to buy the hole drive shaft.price?

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: Pete Taylor on 14 November 2007, 17:59

Have a look at the gearbox mount, is there any goo coming out of the top of it?

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 14 November 2007, 19:09

just had a look and if that is the one on top of the sub frame by the steering rack it is bone dry.I think it is the inner cv joint because if you pull and twist it it will click.

Title: Re: ruddy car
Post by: carpetmonster on 15 November 2007, 19:33

For people that are intreasted it was the inner cv joint that was clicking,new one fitted from gsf auto parts 50 notes.Thanks for help guys