Is this the reason why I'm knocking? - Page 2

boyracer996 · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:13

easy fix, i got two meyle top mounts of ebay for circa £30 delivered.

foeism · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:38

What about PFS Volvo?

foeism · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyracer996

easy fix, i got two meyle top mounts of ebay for circa £30 delivered.

Did you get bearings as well? If so where from? Thanks

druid · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:52

Bought genuine from FRF Swansea and picked them up from FRF Bridgend sadly i can't remember how much i paid. Kit? Top mounts and bearing, you've just done springs.

v40alex · Apr 18th, 2016, 23:47

Your springs look fine, they are supposed to be shaped like that. The knocking noise is likely to be a drop link so keep those on your list, I used Meyle HD ones - £25-30 a pair and come with a four year guarantee.

boyracer996 · Apr 19th, 2016, 12:53

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meyle-Fron...gAAOSw5ZBWH4ay

that's what I bought, £36 for a pair. I didn't need bearings as mine were ok, I just re greased them and refitted

Spetsnaz GSh · Apr 19th, 2016, 13:02

I had this exact same, the top of the shock being on an angle against the top mount.

Had them changed and the knocking disappeared. In some instances, an increase in wear on the shock absorbers mean they will need to be changed also.

foeism · Apr 19th, 2016, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyracer996

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meyle-Fron...gAAOSw5ZBWH4ay

that's what I bought, £36 for a pair. I didn't need bearings as mine were ok, I just re greased them and refitted

Purchased!And bought bearings as well.

foeism · Apr 30th, 2016, 21:50

Right all fitted, new top mounts including bearings and fitted new meyle HD drop links. Then had the tracking done and,still a knocking from both sides, since adding Arcadias.

Anything else I need to check?

Alex121 · May 1st, 2016, 00:27

Where is the knocking coming from?

What profile tyres are you on? I had rubbing issues on mine on the rear, it was the 2 bolts holding a bit of the plastic lining on by the arch that were wacking the tyre every time I went over a bump. It made a knock/squeak noise.

IIRC cars with factory fitted arcadias had the wheel arches rolled slightly.

Apr 18th, 2016, 22:38	#12
foeism Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Caerphilly	What about PFS Volvo? __________________ Mostly driving a Panama Yellow 2000 V40 2.0T Moved on - 2010 XC90 D5 se auto Vivian the 2001 Volvo s40 t4, engine B4204T5 -RIP

Apr 18th, 2016, 22:52	#14
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Bought genuine from FRF Swansea and picked them up from FRF Bridgend sadly i can't remember how much i paid. Kit? Top mounts and bearing, you've just done springs. __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Apr 18th, 2016, 23:47	#15
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	Your springs look fine, they are supposed to be shaped like that. The knocking noise is likely to be a drop link so keep those on your list, I used Meyle HD ones - £25-30 a pair and come with a four year guarantee. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Apr 19th, 2016, 13:02	#17
Spetsnaz GSh Master Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2021 22:02 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bury St. Edmunds	I had this exact same, the top of the shock being on an angle against the top mount. Had them changed and the knocking disappeared. In some instances, an increase in wear on the shock absorbers mean they will need to be changed also. __________________ 2003 Volvo S40 T4 Sport Anthracite Arcadias - OEM Strut Brace - Full 3" Exhaust System & 200 Cell Cat - Ashok's Custom Remap (1.35bar) - Earl's Performance Turbo Oil Feed - Ph1 Air Deflection Trims - Business Pack - Winter Pack - HID Xenon Headlamps

Apr 30th, 2016, 21:50	#19
foeism Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Caerphilly	Right all fitted, new top mounts including bearings and fitted new meyle HD drop links. Then had the tracking done and,still a knocking from both sides, since adding Arcadias. Anything else I need to check? __________________ Mostly driving a Panama Yellow 2000 V40 2.0T Moved on - 2010 XC90 D5 se auto Vivian the 2001 Volvo s40 t4, engine B4204T5 -RIP

Apr 18th, 2016, 22:13	#11
boyracer996 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2017 11:06 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belfast	easy fix, i got two meyle top mounts of ebay for circa £30 delivered.

Apr 19th, 2016, 12:53	#16
boyracer996 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2017 11:06 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belfast	http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meyle-Fron...gAAOSw5ZBWH4ay that's what I bought, £36 for a pair. I didn't need bearings as mine were ok, I just re greased them and refitted

May 1st, 2016, 00:27	#20
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Where is the knocking coming from? What profile tyres are you on? I had rubbing issues on mine on the rear, it was the 2 bolts holding a bit of the plastic lining on by the arch that were wacking the tyre every time I went over a bump. It made a knock/squeak noise. IIRC cars with factory fitted arcadias had the wheel arches rolled slightly.

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