Knocking and squeaking

[DazzaH]

<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->I have had a good look around this forum and this seems to be quite a common problem<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

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<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->On my V6 there is a squeak which sounds to me like it’s coming from the front drivers wheel area, it’s not there all the time, seems to get worse when accelerating or decelerating. There’s also a clunking which seems to be worse when going round corners (it’s there when not on full lock as well).<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->I have bounced the car at the front and it doesn’t squeak which makes me think it’s not the shocks.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->I’ve had the front wishbone bushes done and it’s made no difference (new pads and discs at the same time), the anti-roll bars were fixed earlier last year and to me it’s not the same knocking as it was with them. <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->From what I’ve read here my guess for the clucking would be C.V. joint although I don’t really know what a C.V. joint is. <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->The steering is a bit shaky at high speeds, I had the tracking done when I had new (front) tyres fitted a couple of months ago.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

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<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Any ideas and how can I go about pinning down the problem. I would like to be able to at least find the problem myself as there’s no one round here I really trust and I am loath to take it to Vauxhall. I am a total muppet with cars so anything mechanical please explain in noddy language.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

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<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Also I’ve had the engine light come on and go off a couple of times recently, the manual says this is not a problem but the car seems to tick over a bit rough. I have put some STP injection cleaner in there but it doesn’t seem to have made a difference. I am going to check the plugs and HT leads. <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

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<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Cheers<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

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<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Darren<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

[johnny_adidas]

here have a look at this thread. sounds like similar to the probs i was having before i changed my tie rod end.

<a href="http://www.clubcalibra.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15569&highlight=bolt+stuck" target="_blank">http://www.clubcalibra.net/forum/showthrea...ight=bolt+stuck</a>

[DazzaH]

<!--fonto:Arial--><span style="font-family:Arial"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Thanks for that, it looks complicated. <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

<!--fonto:Arial--><span style="font-family:Arial"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->I am tempted to <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><!--fonto:Arial--><span style="font-family:Arial"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->take it to Vauxhall although they want to charge me £40 for ½ hour diagnosis session. I have spoke to the guy who did my bushes and brakes and he said the CV gator was definitely not damaged. Unfortunately he is not available to sort out this problem.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->
<!--fonto:Times New Roman--><span style="font-family:Times New Roman"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--fonto:Arial--><span style="font-family:Arial"><!--/fonto-->I am really ******* that I will have to pay Vauxhall £40 just to have a look at it but in the long run it may prove to be the best bet.<!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--> <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

[johnny_adidas]

from what i can make out this must be your problem so. in fairness the hardest part was getting the bolt out cos it was seized on mine. if that wasnt the case its a job you could do in a few minutes yourself, part is only a few bob although you will need to get the tracking done once it has been replaced but this could all be done for the 40 u are going to give VX to tell you the same thing.

[fatboy_v6]

Sounds like your shocks, or at least one of them. The bounce test dosen't seem to work very well because the springs are quite stiff they don't bounce on them. Also have you checked the springs to make sure they're not broken? They're not always claerly visible. Mine passed an mot with both rear springs snapped at the top.

[DazzaH]

<!--coloro:black--><span style="color:black"><!--/coloro-->I got Vauxhall to have a look at it (cost me £40 for the privilege), they reckon it's the offside top engine mount. £40 for the part and £110 in total fitted. I will probably let them do it.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

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<!--coloro:black--><span style="color:black"><!--/coloro-->Thanks for all the help. Nothing else better go wrong for a long time !! (new discs and pads, wishbone bushes & tyres this year)<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

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<!--coloro:black--><span style="color:black"><!--/coloro-->Darren<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->