Knocking

[ashs_cav]

When I drive slowly a slight nocking noise comes from the left front...had a look around and people think its the ARB bushes...but just checking if anythig else can cause it...

[Cavalier342]

Could be a number of things but usually the bushes are the culprit.

[planetc]

If it is worse from cold it could be a shock absorber. ARB is a common point though especially the links to the wishbones.

[James McGrath]

Have you had any new brakes recently?

I only ask because sometimes if the brake calliper isn't bolted on tightly enough it can knock.

Happened to my car; took me 6 months to find out what was causing the knocking.

Could also be the wheel bearing, I've had that before too.

[Super89]

dry balljoint can sound like its knocking, Had it on mine didnt show any play in the joint at all was that stiff..

[ashs_cav]

Bloke I bought it off painted calipers and pads I think...guna change the arb bushes with powerflex I have...and clean and tighten the brakes up n bleed up...see if I get any change...

[planetc]

If you can get it to knock by bouncing the car then you can have a hunt around whilst using a screwdriver to listen. Place the handle to your ear and the point on any potential area of source add it will amplify the sound helping you to pinpoint it.

[ashs_cav]

Haha asif..il try that...tried chaking the wheel and doesnt seem to be much olay...more of the rear wheel to be honest...