Tris-seriesmcrae

I am getting a knocking from the rear when i go over bumps etc where is the first place you guys look?

I had one look under there and they are so complicated! i am used to the complete non adjustability of an e30 BMW!

Oh, it is a classic btw

Thanks!

michael23c

broken link bar as they are quite common ????

Tris-seriesmcrae

Where do i find that> what does it link?

michael23c

plastic links at rear beside back wheel 1 at each side bit like horse shoe shape

Keith Collings

iTrader: (3)

I have the same issue with my Classic on some road surfaces. I had the rear up on axle stands and spent a good few hours looking everything over last weekend - including taking out the boot lining and refitting more securely.

I could not find anything amiss - but then I'm no expert. The only thing I can think is that while I can manually find no movement, there may be movement when the car is moving ?.

Be intersted to see what others think.

Tris-seriesmcrae

Ok mate thanks i will have a look, Kieth, i will let you know how i get on!

Any other things i should look at?

michael23c

normal stuff broken spring etc

Tris-seriesmcrae

Thanks mate, would any worn bushes cause knocking?

Tris-seriesmcrae

I checked the links, they are fine! what shall i look at next?

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

put money on it that it is your rear shocks mate, more than likely the passenegr side,

they went on my p1 nad have just gone on my 99 turbo, have a garage take a look

Tris-seriesmcrae

Well i have just come to the conclusion in another thread that my shocks are rubber ducked so you may well be right!

Keith Collings

iTrader: (3)

On mine - the shocks seem to function OK and with the wheels off on stands, there is no apparent play or movement even when I give them a pulling around enough to rock the car on the stands

What should I be looking for ??