ddcboyle Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 So ive had this knocking noise from the front of passenger side, footwell area. At first I thought it was drop links but turns out its not. The knocking happens on small bumps, but if I left foot brake while accelerating, it seems to go away. Any ideas? Or ways to check? If I need to get under the car, will need some mechanic-for-dummies guide as I dont know what things are called. Quote
samu23 Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 Banns arm (compression arm) ball joint potentially? Quote
Neilp Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 The arm will have dropped off its bush and will be hitting the chassis. I'm going to be sorting mines tomorrow so i'll take some pics for you Quote
ddcboyle Posted July 27, 2013 Author Posted July 27, 2013 The arm will have dropped off its bush and will be hitting the chassis. I'm going to be sorting mines tomorrow so i'll take some pics for you Ah thanks very much makea driving my zed sound like a rust bucket atm Quote
Neilp Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 it looks like this, the bush at the top end fails and the arms hits the chassis Quote
ddcboyle Posted July 27, 2013 Author Posted July 27, 2013 Ah right, is this something I could do myself? And I can still drive car until I fix? Quote
ZMANALEX Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 If the bushing has failed then you can replace the bushing, but you will require a commercial press to carry out this procedure. If it is the ball joint that has failed then you will require a complete new compression rod (banana arm) Is is certainly doable as a DIY if you are handy with the tools (so that rules you out) however peeps sometimes have problems getting the ball joint nut off and others sometimes have issues getting the bush off the chassis stud. Complete compression arms and bushings are in stock and good to go same/next day as well as the seating cones and ball joint nuts which I would recommend that you also swop out. Alex. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 The arm will have dropped off its bush and will be hitting the chassis. I'm going to be sorting mines tomorrow so i'll take some pics for you Haven't you fitted them yet, Neil... Quote
ATTAK Z Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Classic symptoms of a BBBJF ... Banana Bar Ball Joint Failure Edited July 27, 2013 by ATTAK Z Quote
Neilp Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 The arm will have dropped off its bush and will be hitting the chassis. I'm going to be sorting mines tomorrow so i'll take some pics for you Haven't you fitted them yet, Neil... lol been in Jamaica mate. I missed the garage before I went so the cars off the road with no MOT at the moment lol. The superpro bushes are a sweet looking bit of kit though. Will be much happier when it's all complete tomoz Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 The arm will have dropped off its bush and will be hitting the chassis. I'm going to be sorting mines tomorrow so i'll take some pics for you Haven't you fitted them yet, Neil... lol been in Jamaica mate. I missed the garage before I went so the cars off the road with no MOT at the moment lol. The superpro bushes are a sweet looking bit of kit though. Will be much happier when it's all complete tomoz Good man... Quote
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