My 1990 W124 coupe has developed a knocking sound from the offside front wheel. It doesn't start knocking until about 35mph and only does it in a straight line, as soon the the wheel is turned, it stops. Doesn't clunk on bumps or similar just a constant knock when driving. Any ideas? Thanks
W124 coupe knocking from front
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You'll have to give us more information. Is the noise harsh, hollow, related to road speed, etc, etc?
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No its not harsh, doesn't seem to be related to road speed once it starts at about 35mph, not metallic sounding, I expect its related to the shocks or some sort of bush, just wondered whether there was a well known cause. Will get it checked out soon.
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front anti roll bar bushes.
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As it's a 1990 car I'd look at the front ARB bushes, the front springs, balljoints, top mounts, calipers, pads and the steering damper
Did I leave anything out?
Nick Froome
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Did I leave anything out?
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