L series knock front end

rcs66 · Post by **rcs66** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:12 pm

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

theclick · Post by **theclick** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:15 pm

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

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:38 pm

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

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:20 pm

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.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:16 am

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

Post by **Alex** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:54 pm

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

rcs66 · Post by **rcs66** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:34 pm

Thanks all. Hub nut, yep cheers