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Old 09-02-2016, 10:00 AM
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Default Knocking noise at low speed driving me mad

I've got a 2005 wrx. PPP and its developed a knocking noise from the drivers side front that is driving me mad it only does it low speed 15mph or less and it doesnt matter if your on a smooth or bumpy bit of road it still does it its at its worse when I'm reversing down my drive which is very steep with the breaks on i can really feel it through my feet I'm thinking the CV joint on the driveshaft may be the cause but was just wondering if anyone had had this problem before ?
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Old 09-02-2016, 10:18 AM
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In a straight line at that speed or only when steering? Recently had a front CV joint fail but it only made knocking noises when steering lock applied.
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Old 09-02-2016, 10:45 AM
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Both mate
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Old 09-02-2016, 01:30 PM
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Old 09-02-2016, 07:54 PM
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Thanks for everyone's help all sorted now it was the downpipe knocking on the gearbox support
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Old 09-02-2016, 09:05 PM
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glad you sorted it, at least it was easy to find!! nothing worse than looking for a knock..
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Old 09-02-2016, 09:12 PM
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Its was starting to drive me mad lol glad it was only a cheap fix gives me more £££ to spend on a turbo
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