Hi there,
This is my first post since joining the forum.
Before explaining the problem I have spent hours reading through threads trying to diagnose the problem I have with my Cup.
I have what appears to be a very common noise coming from the front of the car when under moderately hard acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear, much more distinctive in 1st.
The noise is a constant knocking noise from 3k to 6k in 1st and the occasional odd knock in 2nd. What is strange every little knock it seems I lose drive.
I have had all the engine mounts checked and the mounts under the car near the exhaust and gearbox by a local trusted garage, all mounts appear to be fine.
My local garage believes the problem MAY be the driveshafts as both CV joints have jubilee clips around them which indicates they may have been changed at some point in the cars life. This means they could have been left to run dry which could damage the driveshaft itself (don’t know if this is true though).
I do not get any knocking around corners under load which I thought it may do if it were the driveshafts.
Due to the loss of drive every time it knocks, I get the impression it could actually be gearbox related!
Could anyone please suggest to myself if they have any idea of what this problem could be?
2002 Clio 172 Cup 82,000 4 months of ownership
Recent work:-
Exhaust centre pipe and backbox (local Garage)
Cambelt and dephaser pulley replaced (NW Performance)
Full service including gearbox oil (NW Performance)
New track rod end (NW Performance)
I have tried to include as much detail as possible but I would imagine someone will ask for more!
Many thanks
This is my first post since joining the forum.
Before explaining the problem I have spent hours reading through threads trying to diagnose the problem I have with my Cup.
I have what appears to be a very common noise coming from the front of the car when under moderately hard acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear, much more distinctive in 1st.
The noise is a constant knocking noise from 3k to 6k in 1st and the occasional odd knock in 2nd. What is strange every little knock it seems I lose drive.
I have had all the engine mounts checked and the mounts under the car near the exhaust and gearbox by a local trusted garage, all mounts appear to be fine.
My local garage believes the problem MAY be the driveshafts as both CV joints have jubilee clips around them which indicates they may have been changed at some point in the cars life. This means they could have been left to run dry which could damage the driveshaft itself (don’t know if this is true though).
I do not get any knocking around corners under load which I thought it may do if it were the driveshafts.
Due to the loss of drive every time it knocks, I get the impression it could actually be gearbox related!
Could anyone please suggest to myself if they have any idea of what this problem could be?
2002 Clio 172 Cup 82,000 4 months of ownership
Recent work:-
Exhaust centre pipe and backbox (local Garage)
Cambelt and dephaser pulley replaced (NW Performance)
Full service including gearbox oil (NW Performance)
New track rod end (NW Performance)
I have tried to include as much detail as possible but I would imagine someone will ask for more!
Many thanks
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