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What kind of car makes a knocking noise?

What kind of car makes a knocking noise?

I drive a 2014 Mitsubishi RVR and for a couple of months now there has been a knocking noise coming from the back end of the vehicle.

Why does my Fos make a knocking noise?

We concluded that the knocking this time was coming from the bush where the wishbone joins the chassis which had disintergrated, and was in especially bad condition compared to the fos bush, maybe due to the extra pressure placed on it from when the roll bar was broken and carried on driving it (that’ll learn me)

Why does my Honda Accord make a knocking noise?

Took it into a honda dealer who diagnosed it as the fns anti-roll bar broken causing the noise. Got it fixed for a extortionate £200 only the find the knocking reoccuring 20000miles later!

Why does my motorbike make a loud knocking sound?

A solid-sounding knocking emanating from deep in the motor is very bad news and is usually related to the engine’s bottom end — the crankshaft and conrods. Worn big-end shells and collapsed bearings can and will seize your engine if they expire as you’re riding along.

What could be the knocking noise coming from the engine area?

The 1999-2005 generation is the final generation of the Pontiac Grand Am. What could be the knocking noise coming from the engine area? There is a knocking sound that started coming from my car a couple days ago.

Why is a knocking noise coming from my tail pipe?

+ really excellent answer The coolant is probably going out your tail pipe in the form of white smoke. You may have a vacuum diaphram allowing coolant to be sucked into engine such as heater control valve. Antifreeze and water do not combust and will cause knocking.

What kind of noise is a tapping noise?

It’s also a tapping noise. If the noise is a steady metallic rap, it may indicate a rod/rod bearing. A quick steady tap may indicate lifters or cam lobe, while a clatter may be loose/worn rocker arms.

When does a loose camshaft make the loudest noise?

Loose or improperly seated camshaft timing gears are usually loudest when warm. They are speed sensitive only. They are not load sensitive. Cam gear noise will usually be evident at a warm idle in neutral and sounds much like a loose timing chain noise.

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Ruth Doyle