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Front End Knocking :- still can’t find the culprit...
D3 160k 2005
I’ve a blinking knocking driving me crackers, I’m pretty certain it’s originating from the front End so far I’ve changed :-
Front End
Lower suspension arms
Roll bar drop links
Inner and outer track rod ends
Anti roll bar bushes
Front Differential
Tightened all remaining nuts
Rear End
Roll bar drop links
Anti roll bar bushes
Tied up the harmonic dampeners
Drive shaft central bearing
I’ve checked the front upper suspension arms and they seem fine. As do the rear arms. No obvious play.
What have I missed...?! ThanksDiscovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
30th Jan 2018 8:09 am
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Flexible steering column joint2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
30th Jan 2018 9:40 am
Jimjimney
Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: Spain
Posts: 40
Oooo could it be. Is there a test I can do for that.Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
JimJiminey
Have you had a close look at the front upper wishbones?
Have a close look to see if you can see any evidence of the edge of the wishbone touching the chassis bracket where the bush is.
When dry you might see evidence of the wishbone touching the bracket by the end of the bush, enough to give you a knocking sound over certain circumstances.
Most play turns up on the lower wishbone bushes and people forget the upper ones have a hard life too!
Ian
30th Jan 2018 2:28 pm
Jimjimney
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Location: Spain
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I’ll run out and have a look 👀 many thanksDiscovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
30th Jan 2018 4:21 pm
Oiley
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: Kent
Posts: 213
i would check your small transfer prop to as they split the rubber gaiter and dry/rust up causing a knock.
30th Jan 2018 5:10 pm
Jimjimney
Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: Spain
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Ok I will , I’m fairly sure it’s ok, only just put a (second hand) front diff on and had a look, although I got some help as was bit scared of doing that on my driveDiscovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
30th Jan 2018 9:23 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Barn1e wrote:
Flexible steering column joint
The first reason I suggested the column joint was because you have changed most parts and secondly my 2005 03 needed this part at similar mileage.
Drive over some rough bumpy ground. Does the knocking then feel like a rattle in the steering wheel? If yes I think it will point towards the column. Easy DIY provided you have 1/4 inch socket set extension bars and another pair of hands to guide socket onto the connecting nuts.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
31st Jan 2018 8:35 am
Jimjimney
Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: Spain
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It does occur over rough ground and I can sometimes feel it through the steering wheel. It’s also noticable when the car is lurching side to side, like when you go over an off centre speed bump at low speed.
The part I might need is just the joint? I was struggling to find it on my online parts place.
Many thanksDiscovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
31st Jan 2018 8:48 am
Net_fisher2
Member Since: 23 May 2017
Location: Isle of Wight
Posts: 99
Think it is called "Steering Column, Lower".
Shaft with rubber UJ on the end....
I did mine and was a complete success for what you are describing.
31st Jan 2018 2:20 pm
Jimjimney
Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: Spain
Posts: 40
If anyone find the part on line could someone post a link , sounds most promising though Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
31st Jan 2018 2:25 pm
Triplet3
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Remember they appear to be Handed ! LHD & RHD
31st Jan 2018 6:52 pm
Jimjimney
Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: Spain
Posts: 40
Thanks for the link and pointing out they are handed, in
LHD So now I have an extra challenge.
I think I might have top suspension arms in need of replacement and this steering shaft.
I’ve found a local garage with one of those things you drive on that wobble the car about and they can (hopefully) then hear the knocking so I think I might get it on that first (forgive the technical explanation of wobble car thingy)Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 2006
Discovery 2 V8 2004 Expedition Equipped (Drove 2 West Africa)
Honda S2000 2001
Ford Focus 1.8 2000
Hanix 1.5t digger 1994
1 tonne dumper 1992
Yanmar 3 cylinder generator (live off grid)
31st Jan 2018 8:40 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
and get the two new bolts that secure it. Both on Advanced Factors web site. You could reuse but why when new are about £4.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
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