Knocking from behind driver (RHD)...
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Knocking from behind driver (RHD)...
I wonder if anyone has had a similar knocking/rattle experience to this and could advise? Picked up an early 05 Boxster a month ago and proceeded to drive 3281 miles around France with it. Great fun and very happy with the car.
However on returning to the UK the car has started to develop a variable knocking sound that seems to be coming from behind the driver's seat (RHD). At first I thought it might be something loose in the door, but it has become louder and seems more rearward. It's a variable knock, that can be generated by poor surfaces, but does not seem directly linked to the suspension. It's also fairly low frequency and becomes less distinct when speed rises (due to overall noise).
It seems to be there regardless of the hood being up or down - although inevitable with the hood down, there's more general noise.
I'm about to attempt entry into the innards of the engine to see if anything has worked loose, but superficially, everything seems secure.
However on returning to the UK the car has started to develop a variable knocking sound that seems to be coming from behind the driver's seat (RHD). At first I thought it might be something loose in the door, but it has become louder and seems more rearward. It's a variable knock, that can be generated by poor surfaces, but does not seem directly linked to the suspension. It's also fairly low frequency and becomes less distinct when speed rises (due to overall noise).
It seems to be there regardless of the hood being up or down - although inevitable with the hood down, there's more general noise.
I'm about to attempt entry into the innards of the engine to see if anything has worked loose, but superficially, everything seems secure.
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It could be one of the control arms on the rear suspension. The bushings get worn and need to be replaced periodically. I had a similar noise on my '05 and the dealer replaced the arm under warranty and fixed the noise, so I can't give you an estimate of cost if that's the problem you have.
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No, it's standard I'm afraid. Interesting though, as the sound has got steadily worse and is a constant feature now - sounding more "spring like" ie. a tension sound - I wonder whether the top mounts are prone to wear?
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i assume from you posting that you have a 987 model, but you state no information regarding mileage.
there is a tech bulletin issued regard a piston knocking which occcurs in the oil pump.
my car was doing as it was warming up and rev's were between 2 - 3000 rpm.
dealer repair under warranty in my case, problem banished
check to identify when it occurs, then talk to the dealer...
there is a tech bulletin issued regard a piston knocking which occcurs in the oil pump.
my car was doing as it was warming up and rev's were between 2 - 3000 rpm.
dealer repair under warranty in my case, problem banished
check to identify when it occurs, then talk to the dealer...
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I'm about to take it to an independent shop, hopefully they will be able to diagnose and repair it using experience, rather than my guesswork! Thank you for the suggestion nonetheless.
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what would the IM shaft repair cost in USD$, and can you give some background about, how, when, why.....
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