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Old 07-04-2010, 10:32 AM
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i was shaking the motor it doesnt move at all.. when i drive everytime im stopped and start to go i hear a knock comin from under kinda where the axle would be in the back of the motor
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Default Re: everytime i accelerate i hear a knock

could be a failing inner constant velocity joint. i would check for any loose suspension parts. i had a knock like you describe when my radius rod was slightly loose at the knuckle.
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thats my axle right
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Default Re: everytime i accelerate i hear a knock

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thats my axle right
part of it yes. the cvj is the flexible parts
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Default Re: everytime i accelerate i hear a knock

and how do i find out if thats what it is? is there a way i can make sure
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Default Re: everytime i accelerate i hear a knock

it also maybe struts if they are blown, or suspension is not tight, my friend had this problem as well,alot of it was when he started off in first and it made a clunk/knock
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Default Re: everytime i accelerate i hear a knock

does the car feel any sluggish?
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Default Re: everytime i accelerate i hear a knock

check struts for grease on the shock also check your endlinks and your balljoints
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no i just got new teins
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