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L series knock front end
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:12 pm
by rcs66
I have a rattle/knock in the front end of my 93 L series wagon.4X4 CV sharfts have not long been replaced. When I take my foot off the fast pedal there is a loud rattle/knocking in the front end. I have jacked the car up and all seems to nice and tight. Now I seem to have a scraping sound at low speed from the left back wheel at low speed.
Last of all how much fuel should I be using. Have 200,000 on the clock
Thanks
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:15 pm
by theclick
i get around 10.8l/100 around city, and about 9.4 on the highway. My L doesnt run right though, so im not sure
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:38 pm
by Subafury
check all the bolts at the front end - like radius rod ones. they may look tight but actually be loose when under the weight of the car. check engine bay also for loose stuff
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:20 pm
by Suby Wan Kenobi
Check your rear hub nut as the tapered washer wears out and doesnt hold the hub tight. Or youcould have a wheel bearing on its way out or a rear brake shoe wearing or worn out.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:16 am
by vincentvega
I have a similar knock coming from the front end. I reckon a suspension bush somewhere is stuffed. happens every time i switch from acceleration to engine braking
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:54 pm
by Alex
seeing as though you said the cv's have been replaced recently definately check the castle nut on the hub. Could have loosened off abit.
alex
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:34 pm
by rcs66
Thanks all. Hub nut, yep cheers