|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-05-2007, 12:12 PM | #1 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
Hi all
Just a question I have a 1999 au I replaced the struts then I got a knocking noise over bumps. So I got a pedders saftey check and they said it was the bottom ball joints. So I replaced all the ball joints top and bottom. I also did swaybar rubbers and link rubbers as well. And you guess it the knock is back again after a few days. Has Any on else had this problem before or got any ideas : |
||
09-05-2007, 12:59 PM | #2 | |||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
|
Quote:
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
|||
09-05-2007, 01:13 PM | #3 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
Posts: 5,427
|
may also be stabiliser rubbers but i would have thought thay would have found that in the check
|
||
09-05-2007, 04:50 PM | #4 | |||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
|
Quote:
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
|||
09-05-2007, 05:14 PM | #5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
Posts: 5,427
|
: sorry JC missed that bit
|
||
09-05-2007, 05:41 PM | #6 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
I put new pads on it at the same time as I did the ball joints. I only get the knock over rough roads and bumps, Its not there under braking so I thought the brakes where fine. :
|
||
09-05-2007, 05:53 PM | #7 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 6
|
definitely soounds like calipers rattling problem was real bad in ba series factory repair was larger anti rattle springs and use adhesive on brake pads the fact noise goes with brakes applied nearly makes this definite
Last edited by brad graham; 09-05-2007 at 05:54 PM. Reason: spelling |
||
09-05-2007, 06:04 PM | #8 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
sorry I wrote that wrong I ment I get no noise fromt the brakes at all.
The only time I get noise when driving over bumps in the road. Could it be tie rod ends or the powersteering rack? : |
||
09-05-2007, 06:12 PM | #9 | ||
Confused lil guy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 664
|
check your top control arm bushes
i just replaced mine this week, had exact same thing happening to my car when you hit a bump etc it will clunk, it will get worse if you leave it, mine got to the point where it would clunk when applying brakes and also when letting the brakes off Only took 2 weeks for it to get like that Jack car up and take off front wheel, grab hold of top control arm and try and move it from side to side, there should be no movement whatsoever If there's movement then bushes are gone I paid 60 or 70 dollars (can't remember exactly) for nolathane bush kit to do both sides |
||
09-05-2007, 06:27 PM | #10 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
Thanks
I will have a look. I throught pedders would have looked at this as I told them it had a clunk in the front thats why they had it. |
||
09-05-2007, 06:33 PM | #11 | ||
Confused lil guy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 664
|
they could of overlooked it you never know
check that your top shock mount bolt is tight also and that rubber and plates are in good nick you know, the bolt that comes up through into the engine bay on top of shock tower (you probably knew that though) ;) |
||
09-05-2007, 06:38 PM | #12 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
the shock mount rubbers are old and have small cracks in them but they said they were alright.
They talked about a leak in the inside of the steering rack. |
||
09-05-2007, 07:38 PM | #13 | |||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
|
Quote:
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
|||
09-05-2007, 08:07 PM | #14 | ||
Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,321
|
What bits come in the caliper kit JC?
GK
__________________
2009 Mondeo Zetec TDCi - Moondust Silver 2015 Kia Sorento Platinum - Snow White Pearl 2001 Ducati Monster 900Sie - Red Now gone! 1999 AU1 Futura Wagon - Sparkling Burgundy On LPG Want a Full Life? John 10:10 |
||
09-05-2007, 10:17 PM | #15 | |||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
|
Quote:
I got mine from a specialist brake supplier, but all good auto stores should have them (so probably not SuperCheap).
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
|||
09-05-2007, 11:18 PM | #16 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
I will give it a go
Just a quick question how much force is a acceptable amount. Thankyou for your help P.S I went for a drive to night and when I saw a rough bit of road I lightly applyed the brakes, and the clunk was still there. |
||
09-05-2007, 11:21 PM | #17 | |||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
|
Quote:
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
|||
09-05-2007, 11:23 PM | #18 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
what about rack ends can they clunk ?
|
||
09-05-2007, 11:32 PM | #19 | |||
Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,321
|
Quote:
GK
__________________
2009 Mondeo Zetec TDCi - Moondust Silver 2015 Kia Sorento Platinum - Snow White Pearl 2001 Ducati Monster 900Sie - Red Now gone! 1999 AU1 Futura Wagon - Sparkling Burgundy On LPG Want a Full Life? John 10:10 |
|||
09-05-2007, 11:35 PM | #20 | |||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,704
|
Quote:
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
|||
09-05-2007, 11:42 PM | #21 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
Thanks I will give the brakes a go just in case.
I will also try to tighten up the top control arm bolts a bit more to see if it makes any difference to the noise. Because it is driving me insane. |
||
10-05-2007, 05:46 PM | #22 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 7
|
hey guys i get a knocking noise similar but when turning ect also??? any ideas?
|
||
10-05-2007, 05:53 PM | #23 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
The top control arm bolts are as tight as I can get them.
I will do the brakes soon within the week and let you know. Big possibility it is the brakes as I thought Pedders would have said something about the top control arm bushes. |
||
10-05-2007, 07:13 PM | #24 | ||
Are you sure about that?
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Up here, out there
Posts: 167
|
Exactly when do you get the noise? Whilst in dealerships I had to fix alsorts of problems like this.
Is it a loud clunk or a softer knock? Can you get it going slow or do you have to be travelling at speed? If you "bounce" the front end can you replicate it? Some issues I have encountered are: Dry upper ball joints (you said these have been replaced) Inner tie rod ends notchy. They make an annoying knock over uneven roads and under light braking at low speeds. Worn upper inner bushes. More of a clunk. Loose steering rack. Mainly when turning but can be there over rough roads. Loose bolts in steering column. Steering appears loose and clunks. Worn shocks. Worn inner lower bushes. Loose K frame. Start with those and let us know how you go. |
||
This user likes this post: |
11-05-2007, 08:09 PM | #25 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
Tech Trainer
Its more of a loose rattle knock. I know that sounds weird. It mainly more noticeable at speeds of above 40kmph It sounds like something is loose. Like maybe the bolt is tight but the object can still move. It seems to be only affected by sharp bumps, potholes or rough roads. Its there under light braking. I have replaced ball joints due to pedders telling me it was the bottom ones. I thought while doing two I might as well do all four. Struts have been done. New Sway bar bushes . New Brake pads. I have all so tightened each bolt twice and check each one I can find in the front over and over again. Bouncing the front end does not replicate any of the noise. One thing I did notice was that the noise use to happen at slow speeds etc. But since doing ball joints it has improved slightly. Thank you for any help. |
||
11-05-2007, 08:50 PM | #26 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 62
|
I had the same sort of noise, it turned out to be the steering rack plus it had a leak replaced rack all ok.
|
||
12-05-2007, 09:37 AM | #27 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
my rack does have a slight leak.
I think I might just have to get this all done at once or I will be able to buy a wheel alighment shop. |
||
13-05-2007, 06:08 PM | #28 | ||
Are you sure about that?
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Up here, out there
Posts: 167
|
Ok is it a hollow type noise or a more solid type noise?
Is it coming from the left or right hand side of your car? Have you checked your castor rod bushes? What is your brake pedal like? Do you have to pump it up? Sorry for all the questions but it will help me and hopefully others diagnose your concern. |
||
13-05-2007, 06:37 PM | #29 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
In between hollow and solid
I have noise on both sides My brake pedal is fine Sorry if this a stupid question has a AU got caster rod bushes. I found that the bolts that go into the plate where the steering column go through the firewall where loose. When I tightened the nuts the noise improved it a fair bit, but it is still there. |
||
15-05-2007, 12:13 PM | #30 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yeppoon, QLD
Posts: 136
|
Could it be something like a broken engine mount??
|
||
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|