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Offline MrClifford

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Knocking from rear offside..
« on: 15 March 2009, 14:26 »
Recently just started getting a knocking from the rear offside tyre, thought it could be the bearing as there was a bit of play in it. so i've change the rear bearings but the noise is still persisting. i've check to make sure nothings rubbings and that all seems good. knocks even when there car isnt on and has 2 knocks each 180 degrees there tyre turns. any suggestions?

EDIT: its a golf gti 8v
« Last Edit: 15 March 2009, 20:12 by MrClifford »
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Offline rubjonny

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Re: Knocking from rear offside..
« Reply #1 on: 16 March 2009, 08:29 »
are the wheels low offset?  couldbe tyre weights fowling something.  had the same on our polo, one of the hadnbrake cable clips snapped andthe cable was just hitting a wheel weight.
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Re: Knocking from rear offside..
« Reply #2 on: 16 March 2009, 09:58 »
yeah there low offset, but i cant see anything hitting the wheel, all seems sound. it doesnt seem to knock when its jacked up only when its carrying the load of the car! :sad:
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Re: Knocking from rear offside..
« Reply #3 on: 16 March 2009, 13:07 »
have a good look between the wheel and shock, also the brake dust shields?  cant think of anything else it can be, maybe a mate could push the car along while you crawl along behind with a torch  :grin:
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Re: Knocking from rear offside..
« Reply #4 on: 16 March 2009, 13:32 »
ok cheers jonny, a new knock has just developed on the left side too :S im off to have a good scout, ill repot back later!
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Re: Knocking from rear offside..
« Reply #5 on: 16 March 2009, 14:16 »
I know the exhaust is on the other side, but its worth a check.

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Re: Knocking from rear offside..
« Reply #6 on: 16 March 2009, 19:21 »
i meant a knock on the right side has just started  :drool: never mind tho, took the caliper apart, unbolted the shock has a good scout put it all bak 2 gether n its fine now!wierd wierd least its not knockin now!
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