Front end knock

[205gti]

I've recentley developed an occasional knocking noise from the front end. It only happens when you initially press the brake pedal hard or come off the accelerator quickly. I've had a quick look underneath and couldn't see anything obviously wrong. Is there anything specific I should look for?

[irishs2]

My remote diagnosic psychic sock puppet tells me that it might be the top mounts , might want to take the plastic suspension top covers off to see the gap thats there:

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52976

Or my sock puppet could be completely wrong, and it might be a snub mount on the front of the engine.

[205gti]

Gap is noticeable on the left side and probably over a cm on the right. I guess it's time to change them?

Also get a slight snagging noise when going to full lock on the right. Could it be linked?

[irishs2]

If its very worn then yep it could be moving in the top mount.

[Christophski]

Wow that is a good sock puppet. Can he tell me what is wrong with my T4 now???? Lol!

Its an easy job to do with the right tools and doesnt take long either.

[Jamo]

If this is accelearion and brake related my gut tells me look at the snub mount and also the engine mounts.

Check the IC for any pulley contact

[irishs2]

Wow that is a good sock puppet. Can he tell me what is wrong with my T4 now???? Lol!

Its an easy job to do with the right tools and doesnt take long either.

My remote diagnosic psychic sock puppet tells me that it might be a cracked vacuum feed going to the ECU.

[Christophski]

Have you been reading my thread as it could well be that causing my problem hence the load of silicone hosing I am waiting to get delivered.

That psychic sock puppet of yours is pretty good at this!

[irishs2]

Remote diagnosic psychic sock puppet is happy

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[Christophski]

Your crackers! Love it! May be calling on the Psychic Diagnostic sock puppet again next week!

[205gti]

Here are some pictures. Even if it doesn't solve the problem they look like they need replacing anyway.





Where is the best place to get them from?

[K Simmonds]

Their knackered, quttrocorner is probably a good place to get new ones.

[Jamo]

they don't like they are tightened down as well as knackered I wonder if they have been fitted correctly

[fourringsrus]

I'd be looking at wishbone bushes aswell, also the subframe bushes

[Error404]

yup they are defo fooked! the Meyle HD ones off QC are a good budget option.

GSF, ECP chinese knock-offs are *****, don't even bother IMHO.