Severe Knocking Noise.

[DynamiqueDebz]

My Husband has a 2 ltr Megane Coupe and has just fitted a Coilover kit to the front of it. He now seems to have developed a very loud knocking noise on the near side even when driving very slowly in a straight line. As a passenger it actualy feels like the car has square wheels. I know that may sound odd but it is the best way I can find to describe how it feels. The noise is exteremely loud and appears to be at very regular intervals.

I was wondering whether the drive shaft may somehow have got damaged or maybe the CV joint. I would be extremely greatful for any ideas as to what this could be.


Thanks.


Debz XXXxxx

 

[Dan@SJM]

is it doing it around corners aswell?

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

It is doing it all the time but is even more noticable when going over a bump.

 

[Dan@SJM]

could be a ball joint, but looking mostl ikely at a cv joint.

 

[Dan@SJM]

actually, check the wheel nuts.

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

He has checked the wheel nuts, had the wheel off twice. It is begining to look like either a CV joint or the driveshaft.

Thanks for that.



Debz XXXxxx

 

[Josh@Renparts]

yes does sound like a CV joint. who fitted the coilovers?
ta
josh

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

yes does sound like a CV joint. who fitted the coilovers?
ta
josh

My Husband fitted them. He thinks he may have dislodged the driveshaft and it may just need reseating. ~Fingers crossed~.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

many clios get the same prob! mines turned out to be engine mount and poss ball joint!!! also try greasing the bushes up.mine allways worse in hot weather!

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

many clios get the same prob! mines turned out to be engine mount and poss ball joint!!! also try greasing the bushes up.mine allways worse in hot weather!

Well it went to the garage this afternoon, it's not the ball joint and not the drive shaft, garage reckons its more likely the Coilovers themselves.