knocking from front on full lock?

[philc]

before i pull it to bits, are there any common problems/ likely failures that i should be looking for?

i get a clunk once i apply full left hand lock. not all the time but its annoying me!
its a 90 rev1 turbo of that makes any difference?

cheers for your help =D>

phil

[rmglynn]

I have the same problem! Got a N/A UK Rev3. When engaging full lock get this horrible kock / crack sound. Doesn't happen all the time tho.

Any ideas as to what it is would be great! its driving me mad

[philc]

i am going to have a look at the weekend. just picked this one up and its my first mr2 so not familiar with them. sounds like drop link problem thats if they are fitted with them
car needs a good going over anyway so its just another of the jobs on the list!!!

[enzomorales]

Could be strut top mount ? These can clunk and twang when steering is moved from left to right ?

[paulmann]

yeah i had this on my old celica. this normally means a crap cv joint but after tighting the strut mount up it was fine!

[Ian Geary]

Don't forget MR2s don't have front CV joints (RWD), but yeah, clonking from fwd cars is usually wear from the CV joint.

So I'd say top mounts then, after you've checked everything's tight.

hth

Ian

[rmglynn]

Im a total novice when it comes to mechanics, is it pretty easy to tighten up the mounts or should I take it somewhere?

[rmglynn]

Could this be whats causing the knocking sound?

http://www.twosrus.co.uk/product_info.p ... cts_id=106

If so is that easy enough to replace myself?