All Things Mk5 > How to Guides / Troubleshooting

Knocking sound when going over bumpy roads

<< < (2/3) > >>

samb377:
Had a similar issue and it was the ARB drop links (specifically play in the bushes). Jack the car up, grab them and give them a shake to see if they make a similar noise. It was the front ones for me, although prior to checking them I was convinced the noise was coming from the rear axle...

The OEM ones are pretty flimsy, although I think it's generally recommended that you just replace with OEM because the aftermarket ones can make noises / cause other issues, not that I've ever tried them.

If it is this, it's quite a cheap fix.

irish_ram:

--- Quote from: samb377 on February 04, 2014, 06:48:29 pm ---Had a similar issue and it was the ARB drop links (specifically play in the bushes). Jack the car up, grab them and give them a shake to see if they make a similar noise. It was the front ones for me, although prior to checking them I was convinced the noise was coming from the rear axle...

The OEM ones are pretty flimsy, although I think it's generally recommended that you just replace with OEM because the aftermarket ones can make noises / cause other issues, not that I've ever tried them.

If it is this, it's quite a cheap fix.

--- End quote ---

Cheers mate, How do I check this and where are they as I have not got a clue what an ARB drop link is sorry  :confused:

I am fully covered under my AA warranty and with the original issue I had where a new engine was placed in the car after only 3 months of having it, if there is an issue it is going straight back into the garage for them to cover the full repair even if over £1000 cover as 2 issues within 6 months is not right.

I have not managed to check anything as advised in posts earlier but today when driving it literally sounds like loads of little metal parts knocking against each other as I hit little bumps in the road. I pulled up the boot liner and double checked it was not something stupid like the jack or tools/bolts rattling around but it was not. Also I noticed today as I am doing a turn at slow speed a loud creaking/cracking noise happens now and again which sounds like it is coming from the front of the car.

I did go out and push the back of the car up and down while stationery but no noise at all, only seems to happen when driving.

I am convinced there is something lose and a problem on the car but strangely I have not felt any effects in the driving of the car in terms or accelerating or braking so I am baffled with such noises like metal clanking together and the creak noise when turning

samb377:
Hmmm, that sounds pretty significant. Without hearing / looking at it I'm not sure what it is, however the suspension system would be a good place to start.

The links are fairly easy to spot, particularly if you take the wheel off. If you google images of 'arb drop link' you should get an idea of what to look for. If it is that noisy, it may be a more significant suspension component or the drop link could have snapped (I heard of a couple of cases).

To be honest, if you have the aa cover, it might be best to just take it to the garage. If the noise is obvious, they will find the problem.

irish_ram:
So spoke to the garage this morning and explained the issues.

They said the metal clanking sound is likely a broken spring and the creaking/cranking sound when turning the wheel is likely the because of the load on the other springs.

They are checking what garage can fit me in to fix it but does anyone know if it is just a spring and nothing more what is the cost and ease of fixing. I will get my warranty to cover t however

AbzGTI:
did you find out what it was?

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page