Citroen Saxo Rear Knocking Noise

passatrider

I've just aquired a 14i SX Saxo which runs well apart from one thing. When I go over a speedbump or uneven road there's a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the car.
I've had the exhaust checked, bracket was loose so tightened. The spare wheel cage is not loose either.

I have googled it and am non the wiser to be honest. The rear axle does get a mention but not sure.

Any ideas?:(

Browntoa

the plastic strap that secures the petrol Tank used to snap , the tank bangs up and down on bumps

mcjordi

sure its the rear?
back knocking is normally down the axle mounts..
does the noise sound like 2 glass bottles hitting off each other?

Final_Days

It's that dead body you've forgotten to dump!

passatrider

mcjordi wrote: »

sure its the rear?
back knocking is normally down the axle mounts..
does the noise sound like 2 glass bottles hitting off each other?

It's just a loud knocking/thudding sound - as if something is worn. Def the rear

scheming_gypsy

if it's just going over speed bumps it could be the rear shocks.

mcjordi

id wager on it being the axle mounts then..

these little !!!!!!s... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SAXO-TOP-BOTTOM-REAR-AXLE-SUBFRAME-MOUNTING-/330424571086?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ceed6d4ce

passatrider

mcjordi wrote: »

id wager on it being the axle mounts then..

these little !!!!!!s... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SAXO-TOP-BOTTOM-REAR-AXLE-SUBFRAME-MOUNTING-/330424571086?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ceed6d4ce

I think you may be right! Not an easy job either - better to get a recon axle or fit new bushes?

atrixblue.-MFR-.

passatrider wrote: »

I think you may be right! Not an easy job either - better to get a recon axle or fit new bushes?

recon axle will be big bucks. refurb your axle of you can drop it out yourself, its cheaper and more:money:if you cant remove the bushes yourself.

before you drop that axle off check your rear suspension lower bushes.

the mounts have gone on a BIL fiesta mk4, you can push on the rear quarter panel and the a$$ end will move side to side without any suspension movement up and down, enevatibly, has gone so farr that both rear bearings have excessive play, both topmounts have gone.

mcjordi

they are the bushes mate.. as with the fiesta if they are f**ked then you will get excessive movement and knocking. melt/drill old ones out and fit powerflex ones no need to press em in. a bit more expensiive for the bushes but you save on the labour..