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[Steam]

Driving the Clubman, probably further than I have in ages.
Fault One. Stopped after a couple of hundred ks to fuel up. Only needed about 16l so 1/2 full. Started missing and would not pull up hills and generally low on power all revs. I would have said sediment in tank but I know tank is clean. Fault got steadily better and was gone after about 20 mins, then ran fine again.

Second Fault. Developed knock from front left on deceleration. Coming from drivetrain / wheel etc as it speeds up and slows down with car speed. Still there when coasting out of gear but seems to dissapear when accelerating or cruising. Also disappeared when turning steering wheel but I cannot remember whether it was left or right, but I think it was when turning left.
Any ideas welcome.

[ADRay]

two thoughts from a non expert: how is your timing, how is the state of your wheel bearings and ball joints?

Edited by ADRay, Today, 10:16 AM.

[stuart bowes]

jack the car up and start wiggling the wheel about, gently lever at things with a prybar, try and rule out suspension components ? 

 

sorry if that's teaching to suck eggs lol

[mab01uk]

Mini CV joints if worn can make noises, especially if any rubber gaiters have split and allowed in dirt to cause wear.

Check the outer joints for clicking during tight turns. Steer on full lock in a car park, driving slowly in a tight circle each way, any noise/clicking usually comes from the CV on the outside/loaded side, if I remember right. Also maybe worth checking the inner pot joints if the knocking/clunking noise is is happening on acceleration, deceleration.