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Old 21-05-2011, 03:24 PM
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For a little while now, I have something creaking or something shaking/shuddering from the seemingly the front right hand side of the car somewhere. It's almost a knocking.

Any ideas on what to look for?

I've had a good look in the engine bay, around where I think it's coming from but cannot find anything loose at all. Doesn't appear to be effecting the handling or anything noticeable.

It happens primarily when going from a standstill (aka, letting out the clutch) up to 40kph or so. Can make it happen all the time.

I was thinking it might be suspension related, or some mount or bushings screwed? It's definitely not an intermittent issue.

I have the car going in for service shortly, and is getting new coilovers and obviously up on a hoist to get a good look around. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas so i can buy stuff prior to service.

Doesn't sound very nice.

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Old 21-05-2011, 03:53 PM
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gearbox cross member bolt to chassis, go check them
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Old 21-05-2011, 03:57 PM
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Do you have aftermarket sway bars?

If so Rich it'll be the swaybar mount 'D' bushes needing a little moly grease to quieten them up.
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Old 21-05-2011, 04:00 PM
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Could be, I had a new clutch in a few months ago. Pretty hard to get under the car to check though, it sits low so might have to wait if it's right underneath it.

Negative on the sway bars Ross, stockies in there.
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