popping noise while driving

[Proman]

hey i was driving tonight and noticed a bit of a soft knocking noise, it didn't sound like a metallic knock or sharp rap, just sort of a bump bump bump noise as i got "faster", could it be a steering component or something, anyway im gonna check it out in the morning,
cheers

[Proman]

hmmmm only just got it registered today too arrrgh

[The1]

need a bit more info if you can, check for stones in the brakes and check suspension for anything obvious first.

[Proman]

can feel a slight accelerator pedal vibration/shudder also??? but ill have a look tomorrow anyways

[Proman]

i put a new tie rod end in the other day, maybe the other one is stuffed as well i dunno

[The1]

might be just an engine imbalance, like a bad lead or spark plug, does it go alright? like good acceleration and idles good? Fuel Economy normal? Check all fluid levels also perhaps if you havn't, checked for error codes?

[The1]

i put a new tie rod end in the other day, maybe the other one is stuffed as well i dunno

if it's was that you'd feel it more through the steering wheel than the pedals

[Proman]

she's smooth and goes like a new car, plenty of power, its got fresh engine oil in it 20/50 grade i think i put in

[Proman]

it really only starts happening after 40 kph

[The1]

yeh ok, id check it out then and look for anything obvious first. Could just be a stone in your tire or worse a nail or something.

[Proman]

yeah i was thinkin might be a rock in the tire, ill scope her out tomorrow anyways, Whats the chances of it being a con rod/main bearing on an ecotech, ya reckon it would be pretty noticeable ??

[Paiste402]

check the centre bearing, when they REALLY go they go thud thud thud at low speed and pick up as u accelerate

[jadder]

could be engine mounts?

[Proman]

the centre bearing/ drive shaft?

[slepar]

hey mate id put my money on your wheels either being unbalanced or your tyres are worn unevenly try get your wheels balanced and see how ya go, its only about 5 bucks a wheel..worth a try

cheers

[Proman]

yeah got a few tyres laying around might chuck a different one on and see if the noise changes or goes away