bally4563 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Paul P said: Indeed!! suspension and the various woes aren’t my strong suit so I wasn’t venturing it as a root cause - but if you think it could be then good info I was attempting illustrate the a similar scenario (main dealer can’t find it - specialist can - even from a description) what surprised me was the rebuild by (I assume bilstein) for an oe Porsche shock Part of my job as an Engineer, I play Sherlock quite a lot , but I’ve also played Cluso on occasions !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Part of my job as an Engineer, I play Sherlock quite a lot , but I’ve also played Cluso on occasions !!! Similar. I am a software engineer (with a bit a hardware thrown in) and learned “spanners” from my dad who was an “engineer” (read spanner man ) on tugs and ships and for a while oil rigs. i would suggest that in addition to Sherlock and Cluso there’s a bit of “mystic Meg” to be added in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Paul P said: Similar. I am a software engineer (with a bit a hardware thrown in) and learned “spanners” from my dad who was an “engineer” (read spanner man ) on tugs and ships and for a while oil rigs. i would suggest that in addition to Sherlock and Cluso there’s a bit of “mystic Meg” to be added in there. Undoubtedly sitting on a park bench is not often the way to diagnose!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Why not? That’s how most of us reply here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 hours ago, bally4563 said: As I said!! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 hours ago, ov40 said: It doesn’t say a lot for a main dealer if they can’t find the vault, I’m just waiting for the bill for a no fix problem. Unfortunately I suspect many so called younger mechanics,or technicians, as they like to be called have little real engineering experience and rely totally on plugging in a laptop. "The computer says no" a phrase heard many times in jest 😂. I'd more likely go with an old school, real hands on engineer like Mick 😃 Aka @bally4563 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 https://tenor.com/1Dr4.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer boy Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 hours ago, mneil said: Unfortunately I suspect many so called younger mechanics,or technicians, as they like to be called have little real engineering experience and rely totally on plugging in a laptop. "The computer says no" a phrase heard many times in jest 😂. I'd more likely go with an old school, real hands on engineer like Mick 😃 Aka @bally4563 You beat me to it . I was gonna ask the age of the techs . A bush has gone , starting to go = metal on metal .It’s not the science of the rocket 🚀 the techs aren’t putting a man on the moon . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ov40 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Thanks for the reply’s lads. Picking the car up tomorrow, then over to France on Sunday.🤞all goes ok, then I will have to find a good indi to sort when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 OPC will plug in and follow the change parts out list. Most Indis are mechanics before "gold class technicians", thus they can diagnose issues much quicker, correctly and cheaply. Not all Indi's are experienced enough on the newer cars in my experience though. Enjoy those smooth empty roads of France (I'm off there Tuesday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ov40 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, Patt said: OPC will plug in and follow the change parts out list. Most Indis are mechanics before "gold class technicians", thus they can diagnose issues much quicker, correctly and cheaply. Not all Indi's are experienced enough on the newer cars in my experience though. Enjoy those smooth empty roads of France (I'm off there Tuesday) Where about in France are you travelling too. We are going to Hotel De France Sunday then further South to the Charante and Limoge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 cruising down to Le Mans, although will be staying outside the town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ov40 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 50 minutes ago, Patt said: cruising down to Le Mans, although will be staying outside the town I’ll be staying outside Le Mans in Chartre Sur Le Loir, 20 minutes below Le Mans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Think I'm in the Fye area this year - getting the details tonight as I didn't book the houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ov40 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 An update on the problem.Collected the car yesterday, not fixed, they could not find the knock after spending around 6 hrs on the car. They suggested removing the front end to investigate further, which they say involves around another 6 hrs of labour.The technician thinks it maybe a steering rack🤦♀️ at a cost of 2.5k just for the rack. I have a week to decide what to do whilst I’m away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 At 2.5k I think I would want a bit more than”thinks” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ov40 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 A little update, just back from France having driven nearly 2k miles, knock still there but apart from that,the car was faultless. Just looking for suggestions for a good indie who I can take the car to, to get sorted. I live in mid Wales LD postcode, all options considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo66 Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 easy job to change out inner tie rod, 20 mins a side, give you an idea if thats the issue, cheap solution hopefully very easy diy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ov40 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, paulo66 said: easy job to change out inner tie rod, 20 mins a side, give you an idea if thats the issue, cheap solution hopefully very easy diy Don’t know if it is a inner tie rod, main dealer had the car for 4 days, could not find the cause.🤦♀️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 I had something similar on my old 987.2, traced it to a loose knurled adjuster wheel/nut under the headlamp assembly allowing the assembly to move up and down about 5mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 Yes I also have knocking on mine. Asked Garage to look at when brakes replaced. Nothing found. Nothing found on Mot back in June either. Still driving it & still knocking but it's not effecting driving or handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJ Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Nobody's mentioned front control arm. My last 981 at about 6 years old/35k miles developed a knocking from somewhere at the front at low speed (<20mph) over sharp ridges etc. Diagnosed by OPC (and me!) as control arm, replaced, blissful quiet ride resulted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 I think top mount, I've heard of several causing clunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Mine is doing this 🫣 right side at very low speed, LCA was done so it isn't that, maybe try the diagonal next as the source is definitely down low. Mileage still in the 30s but I guess it is getting on a bit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) Update on mine for future reference the brake duct attached to the control arm was slightly loose on the drivers side, quite surprised that it made such an impact but it seems to echo through the.entire body and steering, it's been re clipped and secured and it seems to have stopped. 🤞 Edited October 2, 2023 by daz05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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