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knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:53 pm
by markdogwalker
hi
ive had my bongo three months now ,
sorry to say iam getting a knocking noise when i turn hard left and right ,
any clues anyone .
ive been looking this up in the search, and iam none the wiser
?? anyone know a bongo freindly garage in the north east .

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:59 pm
by mister munkey
Try a search on CV joints, thats the most likely suspect.

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:03 pm
by rita
Hi,
is your bongo 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:05 pm
by markdogwalker
hi rita
its a 4wd

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:08 pm
by markdogwalker
i know its loud , as people on foot are looking when iam turning ,
i know there smart looking vans ??? but not that smart

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:10 pm
by rita
markdogwalker wrote:i know its loud , as people on foot are looking when iam turning ,
i know there smart looking vans ??? but not that smart

CV joint thats the most likely suspect.

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:13 pm
by markdogwalker
is that a costly job ,
i not complaining, but i have spent a small fortune kitting out the van already, alarms awning ect

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:16 pm
by Gaza69
Do what i do and turn ya music up. If the noise becomes louder than your music like mine did, then invest in a 12"JBL and box. That'll cure any noise problems. :lol: :lol: 8) 8)

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:22 pm
by markdogwalker
allready wearing ear plugs , getting used to sitting on the engine , a bit noisey

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:24 pm
by Gaza69
I know what you mean, i've been driving mine for 3 years now and i still think that its too noisy in the cab when trying to talk to a passenger. #-o

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:27 pm
by markdogwalker
i have an astravan for graft , its a bit like a bently after the bongo ,
[-o< shouldnt say that in case i upset someone , a die hard bongolier :lol: :lol:

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:29 pm
by splitpin
markdogwalker wrote:?? anyone know a bongo freindly garage in the north east .
Try Bridge garage in Annitsford, Cramlington.

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:32 pm
by mister munkey
CV joints are £60 a side from the club shop, labour should be an hour or so.

Money well spent for peace of mind & a quiet ride.

8)

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:35 pm
by markdogwalker
thanks splitpin , thats brilliant , i work up cramlington every now and then ,
in fact ive been up there all this week , is the c v joints an urgent job , can they wait ,
i am not due back there for a week or so can they wait

Re: knocking noise when turning

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:17 am
by bigdaddycain
mister munkey wrote:Try a search on CV joints, thats the most likely suspect.
I agree Chris... It's almost certainly worn cv(s) joint(s). Quite dangerous should the joint be allowed to degenerate to the point of collapse.