Knocking since being on blocks

Post by **zeebod** » 29 Dec 2006, 21:47

i would appreciate any advice on this one.

Had my wedge on blocks for a week or so - restoring alloys.
did the job and all seemed fine.
then on first run i was aware of a knocking noise from what seems to be beneath the gear stick. It speeds up as i accelerate and decreases as i slow down. At first i though something was dragging underneath and bouncing up - but on close inspection i cannot see anything out of place and no small furry animals caught in the wheel arch.
The noise does seem to go away when I corner.
it sounds like it could be something rubbing - but what.........?!!!

it is driving me bonkers - what the hell could it be........??

best of the season to all

gaz

Post by **andysimpson** » 29 Dec 2006, 22:24

Check if stick on balance weights they maybe hitting front calipers?

Have you re checked wheel tightness?

Knackered cv joint or bolts come loose?

Post by **toolsntat** » 29 Dec 2006, 23:44

Could it be as simple as a kink in the speedo cable, maybe around where the block was??

Post by **timthetrader** » 31 Dec 2006, 11:48

This might not help but I changed my steels for alloys and when it was done I drove down the road and a knocking noise started which turned out to be a rear spring which was,nt seated correctly so I jacked it up and lowered it while guiding the spring and now all's fine!
Just a thought!.............

Post by **zeebod** » 31 Dec 2006, 15:12

thanks all for advice - will work my way through and let you know how it goes.

happy new year all

gaz

Post by **airhead** » 02 Jan 2007, 01:59

You sure you removed all the blocks?

Sorry, couldnt resist.

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