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 Topic: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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Sheepsteeth
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:37 pm Subject: Re: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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In answer to your question, no. Id say it's probably too awkward to get any type of tooling on the mount to change the bush whilst in situ. I take it all other mounts are good though? Gearbox mount us ... |
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Topic: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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Sheepsteeth
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:19 pm Subject: Re: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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Sounds more like the lower engine mount in that case. Rough ground would make the noise worse if it was the drop links. |
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Topic: Injectors ticking? |
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Sheepsteeth
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:09 pm Subject: Re: Injectors ticking? |
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As mentioned, the injectors can make a bit of a racket as they get older (or in fact from new in the case of the old Mi16). Other causes of ticking I've found are cracked exhaust manifolds.
As for h ... |
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Topic: snapped spax spring :( ..... |
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Sheepsteeth
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: snapped spax spring :( ..... |
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Ensure the top mounts are siezed up as this can put undue twisting forces on the spring causing them to snap prematurely.
Personally never been a fan of anything Spax. Knackered top mounts would e ... |
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Topic: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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Sheepsteeth
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:41 pm Subject: Re: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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Forgot to mention, if it is the track rod ends as suggested, a swift left/right wiggle of the steering wheel whilst stationary should highlight any problems there. |
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Topic: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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Sheepsteeth
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:39 pm Subject: Re: 206 gti 180 front end knock |
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The type of knocking you describe does point towards the drop links. They're a classic for that kind of noise. fine or rare on the flats but clonk a treat on the rougher stuff.
If you're sure the ... |
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Topic: creaking suspension |
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Sheepsteeth
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:31 pm Subject: Re: creaking suspension |
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Weight transfer affecting the suspension in a slightly different way than it would on level ground. Things that could be creaking are:
Front suspension wishbone bushes
Front ARB mounting bushes
Br ... |
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