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jakeufton
12-04-10, 11:44 AM
hi guys my nova knocks whenever im coasting along or not accelerating or braking, it a constant knocking noise coming from the front and i cant think what it is,it goes in gears and drive perfect,just a distressing knocking noise, any ideas would be great thanks

napalm_27
12-04-10, 11:52 AM
driveshafts...?

Edd
12-04-10, 12:40 PM
engine mounts ?

Lee
12-04-10, 12:55 PM
Definately a CV Joint. Does it crack a lot on full lock? If it does, its an Outer, if it doesn't its a inner.

TBH knocking when coasting is 99% of the time an inner.

GRUNT 16V
12-04-10, 01:09 PM
what lee said !!!!!!!!!

jakeufton
12-04-10, 08:41 PM
thanks guys :thumb:

jakeufton
12-04-10, 08:45 PM
am i ok to drive it like this for a few days? till i get the part, its my daily and only nova

Lee
12-04-10, 08:49 PM
Should be fine for a few days, just dont pull away hard.

jakeufton
13-04-10, 10:09 AM
ok cheers for the heads up!:thumb: