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Not another noise!

Postby Geoff Butcher » Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:54 pm

When I reverse slowly up my steep driveway I'm getting a creaking or grinding noise from the front. Any ideas? Both lower ball joints have recently been replaced. :cry:
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby kelvink » Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:12 pm

I get it too on my Mk3 though I'm also turning at the same time so I think it's the tyre rubbing on the wheel arch. Both of us need to get someone to stand and listen whilst we reverse to identify what it is I think..... So how about meeting up and doing some reverse slalom ;-)
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby Hans Efde » Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:17 pm

Probably gearbox issue. Could also be a dry clutch bearing, but you would notice it getting worse while using the clutch.
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby max midas » Sun Jan 01, 2017 10:41 pm

a knocking sound while reversing on full lock could well be a worn cv outer joint.
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby Geoff Butcher » Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:19 pm

I don't get any noises on lock, and it sounds most un-gearbox-like. I'm now wondering if it's something to do with my recently fitted new exhaust system. I'm just going to monitor the situation... 8-)
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby Geoff Butcher » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:31 pm

Just found my knocking noise was nothing to do with the exhaust, but one of the anti roll bar bushes. They look fairly straightforward to replace - unless you know better? :?
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby Geoff Butcher » Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:05 pm

So no problems, then? I didn't realise those bushes are actually nylon, not rubber
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby Geoff Butcher » Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:11 pm

Anti roll bar bearings fitted, knocking/creaking noises gone, after at least 6 months of trying to find the cause...
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby DavidL » Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:17 am

Geoff Butcher wrote:Anti roll bar bearings fitted, knocking/creaking noises gone, after at least 6 months of trying to find the cause...

Well done.
Care to come and work your magic on my 13 year old VW van? It's been rattling for about seven years now... ;)
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Re: Not another noise!

Postby Geoff Butcher » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:24 pm

I would, but my Alpine has now developed a strange noise, and I can't cope with more than one at a time! :D
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