Broken CV Joint or Gearbox on its way out? FIXED

leoncupra2012

Active Member
Mar 7, 2012
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Is it when you change gear? or if you let go of the clutch pedal too quickly? like a thud? could be anything

Engine mounting
Gearbox mounting
Wishbones
Balljoints
Track rod ends
Roll bar links
 

ggs mk1 fr

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Jan 9, 2014
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Sheffield
Hi all I know that this is a oldish thread.
but I've got this problem my mk1 leon 1.8t
every time I turn left and right when I do a u turn I get a clunk noise when I put full lock on the right
I've replaced both wishbones
And anti roll drop link's and 2 new track rod end's and inner and outer tie rods
does anyone know why or does anyone know what it could be your help would be appreciated
gaz.
 

AshBoy

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Apr 14, 2015
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i have a metal wire scraping sound coming from front as i put my foot down in 2nd or 3third any ideas peeps just had a replacment gearbox put in with 80k
It's hard to diagnose over the Internet mate, but i suggest you don't use it until its looked at before you either harm yourself or another road user.
 

AshBoy

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Apr 14, 2015
34
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Shes fixed.

Outer CV joint was completely shafted. I think the boot was all that was holding it together and it was blue inside from the heat, no grease in there but the gaitor wasnt split? Odd.

I managed to snap one of the 3 bolts that hold the balljoint onto the arm but its alright ill get another bolt.

Then the undertray flew off on the test drive (hadnt even removed it !! )

Just the small matter of a dumpvalve that needs replacing, some vacuum hoses that are wrapped in insulation tape and a couple of temp sensors to go ! I love this car ! LOL

did u have a wire scrapping noise on acceleration?
 
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