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Knock and squeal
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:52 pm
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
Hi folks, I still owe you some photos and report of the kgalagadi trip I just came back from, but still sorting out the pics...
In the mean time, I've noticed after all the corrugations that I've got a slight high pitch squeal when the wheels move (its very soft - can only be heard when in parking lots with echo, no music / air blowing in car). seems from the front, no noise when stationary. Further to that I also seem to have a bit of a knock when my front right shock extends (e.g. when coming over a speed bump)
Dont think these are related... But any ideas?
I've still got original coils and shocks (now at 140k kms)... Maybe shock is kaput (for the knock...)?
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:18 pm
by Woof
Hi there, have a look at the ball joints, squeak/squeal might be from one on its way out. Just had the same on mine...
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Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:42 pm
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
Will have a look - going to have to take her in - noticed a bit of diesel leaking from the diesel tank cover
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:54 am
by rad006
I just replaced my Shocks at 147k km and its made a big difference in handling. However I still have a knock as well when braking as if I am in bumper to bumper traffic. It feels like its in the gearbox tunnel but I have had a mech check all the engine and gearbox mounts and nothing was found. I replaced top ball joints as well. My bottom ball joints are as stiff as new so I am stumped as well.
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:02 am
by Lock
It did not happen if there are no photos! So no Kgalagadi trip?
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:35 am
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
Thanks rad - will look into that.
Indeed Lock... Has a heck of a comeback week so have not done anything other than copy them on to my PC.
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:16 pm
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
OK. We'll front shocks kaput...
Probably not the issue but the squeal now seems intermittent...
Will replace shocks first and then see if its still there
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 8:00 pm
by Ritteling
I also have a squeal when pulling away. Notice it every morning pulling out of my driveway. Thought it might just be some dirty brakes... Should i be worried. I think its only when pulling away from standstill and cornering at the same time....
Re: Knock and squeal
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 6:38 am
by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk
As mentioned by previous posts, maybe have your ball joints checked out.
Thats next on my list.
at the same time - if the squeal is so faint and intermittent as in my case, and there is no observable problem then I might just stick to the old "if it aint broke, dont fix it" slogan.
I am a bit paranoid when it come to maintenance (especially preventative)