clatter on generally uneven roads

[tullyarn]

Hi all,
got a possible problem with my N reg expression- now its getting warmer and it is windows down weather i have noticed whenever i go over a minor bump in the road, a resounding metal on metal clatter- similar to the sound made by the gear linkage when engaging reverse- any idea's on this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Tullyarn

[Gaz]

top mount possibly, or lower arm, easiest way is to securely (its important) jack it up and grab stuff in the wheel arch and wobble it hard till you can repeat it or feel movement.

Its really that simple.

[Squig]

check the shock securing nut at the top of the cartridge too... esp if the car has suspension replaced/upgraded.

[tullyarn]

thx 4 replies- i will have it up on a ramp on saturday, so hopefully i will find the fault- i just hope it and a knackered spring.

[tullyarn]

Bloody road spring knackered- oh well, more money i guess!

[Squig]

where you at tully and is it a 1.8?

[Gaz]

just buy a kit it works out cheaper than buying individual springs in the long run.

[Squig]

I have some standard front springs from a 1.8 you can have... if they are suitable

[tullyarn]

cheers bud- but just ordered new pair- used to work at my local Vauxhall dealer, they still look after me well. Lots of work to do though- rear shoes, drums and cylinders, front sprins, anti roll bar links etc- i must be mad!!