2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Andy882
Hi people, hoping you can spread some light on the above, 2002 Laguna dci Estate, started knocking from front end last week, NEVER had any problems to date, always serviced regular and all work done - Mechanic next door has had a good look round and reckons it dosent sound mechanical, more like something loose or catching - dissapears at about 40+ mph - water, oil all fine and stills drives great. Any help or pointers greatly appreciated as I dont want to put kids in until ok - THANKS PEOPLE

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 24/02/2009 at 18:54

2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Javalin
Can you isolate it to engine / suspension / gearbox?

I.e. does it stop when you clutch? Can you generate the noise by "bouncing" the corners of the car? How about manuvering slowly on full steering lock?

James
2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Collos25
Drop links or anti roll bar bushes are worth looking at.
2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Andy882
Hi guys, thanks for the help - have had a look today and the noise seems (to me) to be coming from the manifold area, sound a bit like a (excuse my non-mechanical terminology) a diaphram or a pump that should be pumping something but is pumping nothing, sound stupid but the noise is regular but not in time with the engine ? Everything works and drives fine, no problems - Hope this makes sense

Thanks - Andy882
2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Andy882
bump

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 26/02/2009 at 18:53

2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - madf
Sounds like a broken exhaust bracket or engine or gearbox mounting..

I'd say exhaust bracket has fractured..
2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Andy882
Thank you all for you ideas - will check it out in the daylight
2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Andy882
Dropped the car into Robinsons, norwich this morning and believe it or not they had a look for me ! alas, its the gearbox - anybody got any ideas or recommend a supply (Norfolk or delivery) !

Thanks Andy882
2002 1.9dci - knocking from front end - Andy882
Dropped the car into Robinsons, norwich this morning and believe it or not they had a look for me ! alas, its the gearbox - anybody got any ideas or recommend a supply (Norfolk or delivery) !