pete26671 0 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 hi i was driving home from work today when i suddenly noticed a strange knocking noise when ever i changed gear also a kind of rattling when idle does anyone have an idea what this could possibly bemany thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldcodger 336 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Bit hard to tell from your description, it could be the clutch or even gearbox failing as could the rattle when idling.Does the rattle change/ stop when you press or release the clutch ?You say a knock when changing gear, at what point exactly as you move the gear lever, release the clutch or when you press the throttle afterwards and accellerate away, which could be pinking ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete26671 0 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 As soon as I put my foot back on the accelerator I hear a clunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garethpaul 20 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 The clunk sounds like it could be a worn suspension component like the bottom ball joint. Or possibly inner drive shaft joint.A possible culprit for the rattling at idle is a loose exhaust heat shield making contact with the body or exhaust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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