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Knocking noise

Craig185
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Hi there I'm new to this so please bear with me, I've descovered that's an knocking noise as I'm pulling off, I've heard it a few times over the the last couple of months, unsure whether or not it could be an engine/gearbox mounts or suspension related, any help or advice would be much appreciated. 

Many thanks Craig 

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    Single knock or multiple?  Does it happen if you bounce the suspension by hand?  

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    worn drop links is a normal one for knocking

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    22 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said:

    Single knock or multiple?  Does it happen if you bounce the suspension by hand?  

    It's multiple, not tried bouncing the suspension by hand

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    Yeah that could be drop links.

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    8 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said:

    Yeah that could be drop links.

    Would they not knock all the time or just at low speed 

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    More when going over bumps to be fair.  Could be power steering rack loose, engine mounts, suspension top ends.

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    29 minutes ago, Guy Heaton said:

    More when going over bumps to be fair.  Could be power steering rack loose, engine mounts, suspension top ends.

    Cheers mate atleast I've got a few ideas where to look for the problem 

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