Vito Front Knocking issues (mk 1)

[alarmclock]

I have a 108 cdi. Done 54000 miles and the front end knocks. Have changed the steering rack and the top mounts on the front shocks and the knocking stopped for exactly 11 miles. It's more noticable at slow speeds over humps and bumps and parking up kerbs (sideways movements). everthing i can find is tight and nothings missing. any ideas?

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Anti roll bar possibly, these are known to wear the link ronds and the bar bushes them selfs, grab the bar and see if you can fell any ball or movment.

 

[dava]

To test the anti roll bar bushes and I bet thats what it is, open drivers door and rock vehicle using door as a leaver, it will knock, they all do! Anyhow, peace of cake to do, it's usually the two saddle ones that go.

 

[alarmclock]

Tried the door method and yep, i hear a knockin! I'll replace them an go from there. cheers. . . I'll come again!

 

[northerncromb]

Hi, on the subject of Anti Roll bars
Can someone please recomend somewhere to get hold of some anti roll bar bushes?
My 108d knocks (almost has a grind/squeak as it knocks???) under acceleration / decellaration.

Have changed anti roll bar link rods (made no difference), next is Anti roll bar bushes.

Any ideas much appreciated.

Dave.

 

[Quick Silver]

Hi, on the subject of Anti Roll bars
Can someone please recomend somewhere to get hold of some anti roll bar bushes?
My 108d knocks (almost has a grind/squeak as it knocks???) under acceleration / decellaration.

Have changed anti roll bar link rods (made no difference), next is Anti roll bar bushes.

Any ideas much appreciated.

Dave.

Acceleration/deceleration knocking ? It is the subframe mounting bushes without a doubt .

 

[northerncromb]

Thanks quicksilver ur a legend!

Now next question is where is best place to get hold of some subframe mount bushes please?

Is GSF worth a shot or would i have to go to merc dealer and get fisted

Thanks
Dave.

 

[Quick Silver]

Thanks quicksilver ur a legend!

Now next question is where is best place to get hold of some subframe mount bushes please?

Is GSF worth a shot or would i have to go to merc dealer and get fisted

Thanks
Dave.

Best to use MB replacement parts and not to difficult a job to do .

 

[zaid mahmud]

subframe mounting bushes w638

same problem...can you help on how to change it,do i need special tools?help

 

[Quick Silver]

same problem...can you help on how to change it,do i need special tools?help

No special tools needed , just elbow grease , straight forward nut and bolt removal .TOTAL OF FIVE BUSHES 2 ON FRONT AND 3 ON REAR USUALLY ITS THE REAR THAT NEED CHANGING I have emailed you the info .

 

[zaid mahmud]

need help again

just found out it is not the subframe bush that are rattling...its a bush connected to the transmission...a big bush...how in the world am i going to replace it...help

 

[leereob695]

sorry to dig such an old topic up but good old google sent me here
i have the same problem when accellerating under load and i was wondering if you could email me the details as well
the.godfather3@ntlworld.com

thanks in advance

 

[hotbiker]

hi i have same prob any chance you could email me with how info? hotbiker@hotmail.co.uk