Technical Rear end knocking

[punto5dr]

Last night the nearside rear wheel went down a huge pothole with a nasty whack. I was only doing 20mph but ever since then the car has been knocking from that corner. I have taken the wheel off and had a look but cannot see anything out of place. Anyone have an idea what might be causing the knock?

Thanks

 

[Ffoxy]

Last night the nearside rear wheel went down a huge pothole with a nasty whack. I was only doing 20mph but ever since then the car has been knocking from that corner. I have taken the wheel off and had a look but cannot see anything out of place. Anyone have an idea what might be causing the knock?

Thanks

Check for a dislodged exhaust mount at the rear, the rubber on may have broken or become loose. Then its probably on to suspension bushes, damaged damper or spring. See if the spare wheel or jack have moved free from their original places along with anything else in the boot or underneath. Its a process of elimination really. Simple things first.

 

[punto5dr]

I think i found it, top mounting of the damper has alot of movement and the nuts are tight so i assume the rubber's shot.

 

[Ffoxy]

I think i found it, top mounting of the damper has alot of movement and the nuts are tight so i assume the rubber's shot.

Great stuff, depending on your current finances and mileage it may be worth replacing the rubbers and dampers on both sides, benefit to ride quality and safety.

 

[punto5dr]

Well lets say the trip to the rolling road day at watford has gone out of the window :bang:

 

[Ffoxy]

Well lets say the trip to the rolling road day at watford has gone out of the window :bang:

Bugger... I'm still going at the mo, still theres always next time...

 

[punto5dr]

Oh goody i will be going, bloke i bought it from had a spare pair of shocks

Think i will need to replace some other bushes soon....

 

[Jai]

Oh goody i will be going, bloke i bought it from had a spare pair of shocks

Think i will need to replace some other bushes soon....

ask chas about doing those, i think he mentioned they are a complete devils ballbag to do

so that means at least three unos on the day?

 

[punto5dr]

That's nice to know Mot isn't til may next year so they can wait til nearer then.

Change of subject, who do i need to speak to as to changing my username?