Greetings!
My "trusty" ZX has developed another characteristic, it's been present for some time (much before Radiator, Driveshaft & Accelerator problems as listed previously!!)
Driving along at (any) speed there is a distinct rattle coming from the underside (front) of the car. It's most prominent after you go over a potholl or other obstacle but usually it doesnt have to be anything severe to make it happen; it usually lasts a good few seconds and the steering seems to be effected.
I thought it was the spare wheel holder so with lots of effort, blood sweat tears and more blood the holder is now off. Went for a victory ride but alas problems persist.
Mr. Nelson Senior has inspected the problem and is confident that the bearings have gone on the front n/s of the car; but being a brand new Audi driver I thought I'd get a second opinion!
Help!
Thanks in advance,
Cheers, adrian.
ZX Wheel Bearings - Pobble Woes
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Hello anelson2000,
just a suggestion as my ZX has been doing that for quite a while now. If it's a distictive rattle like knocking sound from the front it'll be the bushings on the front suspension arms that are worn. Hitting potholes will knock the pivots even more and make the noise more obvious. I've heard it's not too hard to change the whole arm and they work out about £45 from GSF, complete with the new bushes.
Hope that helps.
just a suggestion as my ZX has been doing that for quite a while now. If it's a distictive rattle like knocking sound from the front it'll be the bushings on the front suspension arms that are worn. Hitting potholes will knock the pivots even more and make the noise more obvious. I've heard it's not too hard to change the whole arm and they work out about £45 from GSF, complete with the new bushes.
Hope that helps.
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Hi mpr, having searched for "pobble" - the noise is definately similar to that encountered by others. I've had a quick look at the wheel this morning but when I got there I wasn't really sure which bit I was supposed to be looking at ! Any clues?
I'm sure that my anti-roll bar was replaced a few months ago (that presumably being the shiny new vertical object?)...?
I'm sure that my anti-roll bar was replaced a few months ago (that presumably being the shiny new vertical object?)...?
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update! took the wheel off to have a look for the droplink and shock horror the hub carrier moved down a good few inches! The cause, shock absorber; which has broken. Sigh. Took it to my new local garage (Bridge in Pentraeth, very friendly) who sighed, tutted and sucked their teeth - £70. But at least the rattle may stop and the chance of me dying in my car is lessened!
Thanks guys for your suggestions and help as always
Adrian
Thanks guys for your suggestions and help as always
Adrian