6 replies to this topic

[johnnysti]

Hi all

The car has started to develop an annoying rattle/bang while driving. It doesnt happen all the time but certain moves will make it happen i.e going round a bumpy corner.
Its not happened since ive owned the car. Ive noticed that if i hold thewheel there is a bit of play when i move it, while the o/s/f has no movement. Could it be a bearing (although its not a continuos grinding) or a control arm?
Any advice would be helpful as ive only got today to have a look.

Thanks

Johnny

[Dev]

yea i might have the answer to one question at last!!

it could well be a broken stone guard. i had this on mine and the rattle will get worse. just take it off and its gone

hope that helps
Dev

[johnnysti]

If thats the plate that goes around the brake disc, ive already removed that a few weeks ago as it was rattling!!!

If anything, this new noise is more of a clonking/knocking

Johnny

[miniboo]

sounds like it could be the ball joints to me

[johnnysti]

how much are they to replace and is it a difficut job?

[miniboo]

from minispares they are about nine quid a pack that will do one side.

not too hard to do.

i did mine but kept the hub on the car which is meant to be harder but found it ok to.

search in the faq's on how to do it

[johnnysti]

Thanks miniboo, will have a look

Johnny