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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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hello everyone, i'm new on the site.

my wrx inport v reg is making a knocking noise after a longish drive, the noise is more when turning at a slow speed, any ideas?

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Possible cv joints
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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so its not the diff then?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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is it a knocking grinding noise ??

wheel bearings/cv joint/ball joint

ive got the same problem at the moment with mine knocking.
both wheel bearings have been done not long ago so im ruleing that out.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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hi, i had the same problem with mine, only did it after longish drive and when turning at slow speeds centre diff.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow sti6
is it a knocking grinding noise ??

wheel bearings/cv joint/ball joint

ive got the same problem at the moment with mine knocking.
both wheel bearings have been done not long ago so im ruleing that out.
not really a grinding noise its feels the car is sticking/juddering when turning at a slow speeds
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MrJim
hi, i had the same problem with mine, only did it after longish drive and when turning at slow speeds centre diff.
if its the diff can it be fixed or will i just re-place it when it breaks?

how much do used ones go for?
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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mine was like it for over a year was just getting worse,so i got a new one fitted about £400.00 plus labour but that was a six speed box
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