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I am getting a knock on the near side when going over bumps. I also noticed a knock when going from lock to lock. Does this point to top mount bearings?
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 smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
I also noticed a knock when going from lock to lock. Does this point to top mount bearings? Now in a Megane R26 |
 Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 21:59
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scotzman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Dundee Registered: 24 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,408 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I'm getting similar, only just started, first time i move the steering to full lock I get a clunk then it doesnt seem to do it again until the next time i drive it.________________________________________ '90 1.6 205 GTi, '98 306 GTi-6 |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 22:10
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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scotzman wrote: I'm getting similar, only just started, first time i move the steering to full lock I get a clunk then it doesnt seem to do it again until the next time i drive it. That could be a spring either on its way out or not seating properly. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 22:28
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
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Smeagal I've had the same for about 15k. I've pretty much decided its the beam mounts. But I'm getting a new beam soon anyway... but mine sounds like its the rear________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 22:32
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scotzman
Seasoned Pro Location: Dundee Registered: 24 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,408 Status: Offline |
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to be honest thats what it feels and sounds like________________________________________ '90 1.6 205 GTi, '98 306 GTi-6 |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 22:33
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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eliotrw wrote: Smeagal I've had the same for about 15k. I've pretty much decided its the beam mounts. But I'm getting a new beam soon anyway... but mine sounds like its the rear Mine has a rebuilt beam on solid mounts so shouldn't be that. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 22:43
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Top Mount bearings or gearbox mount could be another culprit. However, out of the two options I would suspect the bearings.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 2nd Mar 2012 at 02:44
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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That is good and bad news. For some reason I had suspected the GB mount. What makes that more likely as well, is that the top mount is chocked, the bottom is group-N and the GB mount is 14 years old.________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 2nd Mar 2012 at 05:25
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jimmyhackers
Seasoned Pro  Location: birmingham Registered: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,144 Status: Offline |
Post #9
i had the same problem after i lowered my car with coilovers. The back of the bottom connection of the drop links was catching on the suspension arms. Spent about 2mins with a file on each plastic droplink and the noise stopped.________________________________________ the world is changed by people in sheds |
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Posted 2nd Mar 2012 at 05:46
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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smegal wrote: That is good and bad news. For some reason I had suspected the GB mount. What makes that more likely as well, is that the top mount is chocked, the bottom is group-N and the GB mount is 14 years old. By having that setup, you are putting even more strain on the already aged and standard GB mount... I would personally change it just for the peace of mind that its done and see if your noise disappears. It may not be that, but at least once you've changed it you know it will be good for a while yet.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 2nd Mar 2012 at 13:02
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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The GB mount looks pretty easy too. Will get it done when I get a chance. Thanks ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 2nd Mar 2012 at 13:08
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #12
It should take you about 15 mins to change Craig...Then you can eliminate it out of the equation. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 2nd Mar 2012 at 18:55
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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Have you made any progress with this yet Craig?________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 8th Mar 2012 at 11:18
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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I've tracked down the part. I'll either fit it or get it fitted after next week as I am off skiing. I am loathe to pay someone to do such an easy job, but I don't have my tools with me and the petrol to drive home or to my old uni is more than it is likely to cost to get it fitted. The more I listen, the more I hope that the GB mount alone will sort it. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 8th Mar 2012 at 11:24
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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Ok, good luck with it. Like you say its a shame to have to pay out for that but hopefully it will solve the problem. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 8th Mar 2012 at 12:29
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honestly3k
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkhamsted Registered: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 2,390 Status: Offline |
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Checked your drop links? ________________________________________ ''Oh, it does handle like a golf!'' Why drive a Golf....when you can drive a GTi-6? |
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Posted 8th Mar 2012 at 12:34
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #17
They are rose jointed with reasonably new joints. My next point of call will be ARB bushes.________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 8th Mar 2012 at 13:48
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
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stan_306gti6 wrote: It should take you about 15 mins to change Craig... Then you can eliminate it out of the equation. Thanks for your advice, Stan and others. I did the gearbox mount yesterday and the knock has gone. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 09:04
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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 Excellent result. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 12:52
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davewagon
Senior User  Location: Corby / Northampton Registered: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 889 Status: Offline |
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Just to add to this thread rather than create a new one:I have developed a single knock recently which occurs when reversing out of parking spaces mostly. If I reverse out of a parking space to my left, as I over come the inertia to drive forward and go from left lock to right, I'll get a clunk/knock. Is this likely to be springs?, ball joints? Drop links are fairly new, so I'll rule them out for time being (although i'm just listing my basic knowledge of suspension here so it's probably nowt to do with anything) Any ideas? please ________________________________________ Team: Moonstone GTI-6™Team: ian7675 wrote: Remember....a 6 isn't just a car, it's a part time job  |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 13:31
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
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Is it only apparant when you are moving backwards and then want to go forwards? Or can you get this knock if you are stationary and you turn the steering wheel?________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 13:41
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davewagon
Senior User Location: Corby / Northampton Registered: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 889 Status: Offline |
Post #22
Erm I'll say yes for the time being, only apparent when going forward after having travelled backwards.I don't tend to just turn the wheels while stationary so couldn't rule it out, but i haven't noticed the noise while say turning after sitting at a junction?? ________________________________________ Team: Moonstone GTI-6™Team: ian7675 wrote: Remember....a 6 isn't just a car, it's a part time job |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 13:48
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #23
Check the top engine mount cradle isn't cracked. Sounds like it could be to me.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 14:06
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davewagon
Senior User Location: Corby / Northampton Registered: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 889 Status: Offline |
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Argh no!!Could do without that bill right now tbh! Novice question, how can I check this has or hasn't cracked (please be as detailed as you can be bothered to be) Vaguely remember having to jack up engine?? ________________________________________ Team: Moonstone GTI-6™Team: ian7675 wrote: Remember....a 6 isn't just a car, it's a part time job |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 14:16
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #25
support the engine, remove the mounting arm, remove the engine mounting and look at the cradle part attached to the inner wing.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 19th Mar 2012 at 14:17
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