Steve-O Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi All, I've got a problem thats recently reared its ugly head and its really starting to irritate. I've got a track day coming up this month as well so i am anxious to diagnose and remedy before then if possible I've got the following symptoms on the MX5 : 1)When parked on flat ground with steering lock off - if i waggle the wheel i can hear knocking from the front wheels 2)When going over SMALL imperfections on the road it tends to provoke the knocks. BIG imperfections dont seem to !!? 3)When turning into a road that happens to have a lip/curb (Just like when coming into WIM's estate) that seems to provoke the knocks. 4)Knocks can also occur when mid corner when the car is loaded up.. i.e. on a roundabout with a rough surface. I had the ARB Droplinks replaced by WIM but its no better unfortunately (one job less however ! )...There has been a suggestion that the track rods/ends might be a good one to look at next ? Failing that it could be : Wheel bearings Steering rack!!? Any ideas ? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 God knows..... Fact is if you can initiate the knock by moving the steering then we have a good chance of isolating the criminal part, it would be a good idea to book her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 God knows..... Fact is if you can initiate the knock by moving the steering then we have a good chance of isolating the criminal part, it would be a good idea to book her in. I agree Tone. Needs some proper investigation really. Just got to check with the other half and see when she can come along and bring me back to Hemel.. if possible i would be aiming to drop it off to you next week early am with a view of you being able to keep hold of it for a few days (if you need the time for diagnosis/repairs) and pickup pm whenever its ready? Will be in touch anyway in a day or so ! Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 God knows..... Fact is if you can initiate the knock by moving the steering then we have a good chance of isolating the criminal part, it would be a good idea to book her in. I agree Tone. Needs some proper investigation really. Just got to check with the other half and see when she can come along and bring me back to Hemel.. if possible i would be aiming to drop it off to you next week early am with a view of you being able to keep hold of it for a few days (if you need the time for diagnosis/repairs) and pickup pm whenever its ready? Will be in touch anyway in a day or so ! Cheers Steve Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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