Hey guys,
Booked into my local garage at 6.00 tonight but would be great to have an idea of whats wrong before I get there...
Would use the search function but im at work till 5.30, all help will be highly appreciated!
Literally just got my car all sorted and a new issue developed this morning.
There is a repetitive knocking noise, maybe two times every second.
- It does not happen when in neutral.
- It does not happen when revving.
- Its not there when cruising slowly or at speed.
- Or when braking etc.
It only starts when the car is in gear and I accelerate.
- Not audible in 1st gear. But gets louder the higher the gear. (even if the speed stays the same.)
- So if I do 30mph in 3rd its quite audible, but 30mph in 5th and its pretty heavy.
- As far as I can tell it is coming from the front end, all heat shields seem to be fine also. Oil/Water level perfect.
Despite the knocking the cars performance is not affected at all and I cannot feel any lurching etc.
The gearbox has been replaced in the last 2 years, and I believe there was an engine rebuild 3 or so years ago. Bushes have been replaced in the last year.
If you reckon you know what it is, a rough estimate of labour price would be great... engine mount?
Sorry to be blunt, only a few minutes left of my lunch break.
Wont be able to check back here until 5.30
Thanks in advance!
Oscar
