#1: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 3:05 pm ---- I have a strange one for ya. I had the front shocks changed just before Christmas..the old ones were leaking and creaking! Anyway, all was fine. Now that it is summer driving along with the windows open every time I go over a bump on the left hand side, at the front, it makes a noise. The only way I can describe it is if you imagine a nut and bolt with a washer....the nut isn't screwed down all the way and the washer would be bouncing about making a noise. I have taken it back to the garage and nothing was loose. They checked the discs, pads...the spring, had it up on the ramp and found nothing wrong at all. When I had the cat changed at a different garage they couldn't find anything loose when up in the air. It is rather annoying...anyone had anything like this?
#2: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Sun May 10, 2015 3:18 pm ---- Drop links?
#3: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 3:45 pm ---- I don't think so....one needs replacing but that noise is like a dull bump...I am used to them going...replaced them myself in the past plus the noise from them going has been consistent on all cars I have owned...
By the way, one garage said they would change the drop links but they must do the tracking....£100!
#4: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: Project2062014, Location: CornwallPosted: Sun May 10, 2015 7:24 pm ---- Top mounts tight ? ( X 3 bolts)
The damper bolt at the top tight?
You sure it's the front ? Bumper ? .
#5: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: DeadEyePaul, Location: Rugby,WarwickshirePosted: Mon May 11, 2015 3:47 am ----
Project2062014 wrote:
Top mounts tight ? ( X 3 bolts)
The damper bolt at the top tight?
You sure it's the front ? Bumper ? .
I too think its the top mounts
#6: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 1:55 pm ---- They checked the bolts, all tight. I think I'll take it to another branch to let them take a look at it...if they find anything I'll spring it upon them that their chums down the road fitted them. Surly they are guaranteed for at least a year?
#7: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 2:15 pm ---- Is there anything I can undo/check without removing anything major? I do not have the tools to remove a shock or the know how...but anything that I could check?
#8: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: Project2062014, Location: CornwallPosted: Mon May 11, 2015 4:36 pm ---- The lower arm sometimes has a metal protector over the stud . That slots into the hub from underneath .Could that be rattling around ??
#9: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 9:24 am ---- I think I have found the problem! Just parked up at work and had a good feel around and, sure enough, I can feel a metal 'cup' thing over something on the lower arm...it is sitting loosely over a nut I think. Didn't have time to fully look but I hope to either tighten or remove it over the weekend.
#10: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: Project2062014, Location: CornwallPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 9:44 am ---- 2x 17 mm pinch bolt . Good luck getting the lower arm Out.
#11: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 12:42 pm ---- Is it something that I can just take off? I am not removing the lower arm.
#12: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 12:42 pm ---- If the cups are what I think they are they are the metal heat shields to protect the bottom swivel joint from brake disc heat. Have a good look before dismantling as they are probably almost rusted right through and won't go go tight. If you leave them off (some people do) the lower joint will fail prematurely.
Probably only a few quid from Peugeot so get new ones before you strip it.
#13: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 12:44 pm ---- Or is it something I can get the garage who fitted the shocks to sort out? Would it be something that they would of dismantled when fitting the Them?
#14: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 12:47 pm ---- From what I could feel, it seems to be a thin metal cover that is on top of something not below. It feels circular with a bit 'cut out' that could help it fit flush with something.
#15: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: Project2062014, Location: CornwallPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 1:07 pm ---- Remove them there useless & annoying
#16: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 1:21 pm ---- Must be the Balljoint Protector.....They must not have put it back into the correct position when they put everything back together. Can I push it back into place? I guess it is held in place via the rubber...? Last edited by MrMac on Wed May 13, 2015 2:14 pm; edited 1 time in total
#17: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Wed May 13, 2015 2:06 pm ---- It sounds like the same thing. Yes when doing the shocks they have probably been off but not the garage's fault as they will have been rusted and knackered before the garage touched them.
#18: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 2:18 pm ---- If it needs replacing that is going to be a right pain. Just looked up the part and they are a few quid...but putting them on maybe another issue....
#19: Re: Shock noise problem? Author: MrMac, Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 4:54 am ---- Well, taken a good look and the protector is well loose....but I can't get it off, plus right now its peeing down! The off side doesn't have one anyway. The reason for it moving is because you have the rubber balljoint, then a rubber o ring...the cover sits on that and then you should have another o ring....this one is missing. So for now I have spun the cover around and forced it to sit on the arm in order for it not to rattle. I am going to have the drop links changed next month so will get them to remove the offending item!
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