jimmygixer Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 My 03 focus has started to make a light clunk/ knock ( sometimes 2 knocks quickly 1 after the other ) when i come off and on the power and sometimes when i turn, although it has a slight delay so i don't think its gearbox related. It has new control arms on the front recently fitted so cant be that. Anyone any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogpro Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Top or bottom ball joints worn maybe imagine under acce;eration they are push hard when easing off they are released and clunk its a rwo minute job too get them checked if one lets go your in do do ive had it on a large rover its not fun when the bottom snaps and all ov a suddrn the wheel folds under the car i may be wrong but check them anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygixer Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Top or bottom ball joints worn maybe imagine under acce;eration they are push hard when easing off they are released and clunk its a rwo minute job too get them checked if one lets go your in do do ive had it on a large rover its not fun when the bottom snaps and all ov a suddrn the wheel folds under the car i may be wrong but check them anyway The lower ball joints are new with the recent control arms, but i will check the top ones. Is there anything much on the rear suspension which can wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 rear upper bushes are worth checking and all of the rear control arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Check the lower rear engine/ gearbox mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygixer Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 I will give these all a look at. The clutch was done not that long ago, so i will check the gearbox mount especially. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygixer Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Check the lower rear engine/ gearbox mount Only got round to checking the car today, and you were right FOCA. It just needed the gearbox mount bolt tightening up a bit. I wouldn't have thought of that. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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