Front Right Knocking

AndrewJB · Nov 19, 2011

Right Guys my front right has been knocking for ages but its getting annoying now, if i go over speedbumps or cat's eyes it knocks

Had a quick look at the Droplinks, Pulled them etc they feel ok so i thought top mounts but might aswell replace drop links aswell

So what aftermarket options is there out there for Droplinks? Im also under then impression that theres a new set of Audi TT top mounts that can be fitted to the MK5 Chassis (tfsi_mike sent me a link ages ago)

allias · Nov 19, 2011

Check ARB as well. They are over looked many times and they tend to knock over bumps. As far replacment - OEM are my recommendations. They dont cost much more and those are the once that come with vehicle.

AndrewJB · Nov 19, 2011

I had a look at ARB, i looked for any kind of damage to the paint on it where it had been banging but nothing

paulfs · Nov 21, 2011

Ditto re the knocking...
Raised it on my recent 100k service, fault was found (the knocking noise was noted I should say) by the mechanic (fitter), but no resolution yet, they want to have another look next Tuesday as its's in for replacement disc & pads, shall report on any findings.

I did find this last week & I've sent them a copy to pass onto the mechanic for information, worth checking...

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=315436

AndrewJB · Nov 21, 2011

It doesnt knock when turning though

ElasticTangent · Nov 21, 2011

I've not had this on my Mk2 but did on my Mk1 LCR. I had a look at the drop links (which looked fine) and they were as tight as I could get them. No improvement. In the end a mate swapped the drop links for me cos it was the cheapest thing to try and it cured the problem.

AndrewJB · Nov 21, 2011

Yeh i think im gonna change them just for the sake of it

greyfloppyhat · Nov 21, 2011

more than likely is the top mounts, they dont take much to check. If they're lose some lock tight and a good torquing down will sort it out

GrahamFR · Nov 21, 2011

my car is stalking to creak, not neccessarily knock, from the rear. When I go down bumps more than up bumps it sounds horrible and like its coming from my boot (but it isnt) I am assuming its my upper shock mounts, can anyone confirm?

greyfloppyhat · Nov 21, 2011

they're easy enough to check, you can tighten them without even taking the wheel off. Knocking usually is caused by loose shocks, so it more than likely. But as is the way with working on cars, nothing is ever straightforward

GrahamFR · Nov 21, 2011

well my next service, be at 5hark or awesome, i will get them to check, i thought it would be my ARB but its too high and loud a noise to be that low down tbh

st@rgixxer · Nov 22, 2011

I had a loud knocking from front end, turned out to be the arms from the steering rack to the wheel, both were well worn. Front wheel had a sh!t load of play in it.

Cost £120 in VAT to get fixed, parts labour & tracking.

Funnily enough, the garaged that MOT'd it gave me an advisory on the rack last year, saying the whole thing had to be replaced at a total cost of £1400. Glad I left it!

allias · Nov 24, 2011

AndrewJB said:
I had a look at ARB, i looked for any kind of damage to the paint on it where it had been banging but nothing

When you did your checks, did you raise your car or was it on wheels? Drop link should be checked while car is on wheels. Otherwise if you jack it you pull antiroll bar and many times its harder to notice any play in them. Control arms, toe arms, ball joints, springs & shockers should be checked while raised - antiroll bar links and bushes - ALWAYS ON WHEELS!
Overlooked by many places.

If you any where close to Leeds joins us here: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=336251and have it check out.

AndrewJB · Nov 24, 2011

Everything was done on wheels

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-pseudonymous- · Mar 9, 2012

AndrewJB said:
Right Guys my front right has been knocking for ages but its getting annoying now, if i go over speedbumps or cat's eyes it knocks

Had a quick look at the Droplinks, Pulled them etc they feel ok so i thought top mounts but might aswell replace drop links aswell

So what aftermarket options is there out there for Droplinks? Im also under then impression that theres a new set of Audi TT top mounts that can be fitted to the MK5 Chassis (tfsi_mike sent me a link ages ago)

Did you ever get to the bottom of this bud?

AndrewJB · Mar 9, 2012

Nah lol still doing it

-pseudonymous- · Mar 9, 2012

its driving me mad too. Think i'm going to get the car up on the jack and have a quick look around.

AndrewJB · Mar 9, 2012

ive had a look at springs,Shocks nothing appears broken or loose

Top Mounts didnt appear loose but might get new ones anyway

Jarre · Mar 9, 2012

i had this on my 2010 Leon 1.2TSi, or it was a similar thing, I only noticed it over speed bumps though.

I took it into the dealer and they said it was the bearing mounting on my shocker? It was replaced under warranty anyway, don't know if this will help though.

Sam

DaveysFR · Mar 9, 2012

Have had this for about 1 year, replaced the drop links, still doing it, then in october I fitted new OEM top mounts both sides, still doing it

Have just decided to get on with it and live with it

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