i have a cavalier 1993 1.8i petrol, and there is a knocking noise coming from the drivers sidesumwhere, i thought it may have been the shock absorbers but it wasnt even tho i had them changed, its not the anti role bar linkages, ive had new wishbones and a new leg put on and new brakes so it cant be them. ive heard that my back gearbox mount is gone and i need2 change that, cud that cause the knocking noise, its like metal knocking 2getha every so often when i turn corners or go over bumps. pls help as i need 2 sort it.
Vauxhall Cavalier Knocking Noise?
Your CV joint has gone.
Vauxhall Cavalier Knocking Noise?
It does sound like the CV joint, I had a cavalier the same as you a few years ago and had the same problem. I couldn't figure it either but my local garage found it was the CV joint. When you had the shock absorbers and wishbones changed they should have spotted the wear on one of the CV joints, especially if it was recent. If the work was done within the last three months it should have shown up on inspection, they tend to wear slowly.
Its a good motor the cavalier.
Andy
