At the last MOT of my 2000 2.0 Cabrio, I had a warning that the top steering 
mounts were showing signs of play.  I'm now getting a knocking from the 
steering when turning from lock to lock and at low speeds.  The car had a 
new steering rack 20k ago, so I'd like to think it's not that.  Would worn 
top mounts cause the noise?  Any other hints as to what it might be?  Advice 
and thoughts greatly appreciated.

-- 
WolfWilf
Cardiff, UK

"WolfWilf"  wrote in message 
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> At the last MOT of my 2000 2.0 Cabrio, I had a warning that the top 
> steering mounts were showing signs of play.  I'm now getting a knocking 
> from the steering when turning from lock to lock and at low speeds.  The 
> car had a new steering rack 20k ago, so I'd like to think it's not that. 
> Would worn top mounts cause the noise?  Any other hints as to what it 
> might be?  Advice and thoughts greatly appreciated.
>
> -- 
> WolfWilf
> Cardiff, UK


sounds like cv joints.

Ainslie

WolfWilf wrote:
> At the last MOT of my 2000 2.0 Cabrio, I had a warning that the top 
> steering mounts were showing signs of play.  I'm now getting a knocking 
> from the steering when turning from lock to lock and at low speeds.  The 
> car had a new steering rack 20k ago, so I'd like to think it's not 
> that.  Would worn top mounts cause the noise?  Any other hints as to 
> what it might be?  Advice and thoughts greatly appreciated.
> 
Is it a regular knocking as you move forward on full lock? If so, CV 
joints a strong possibility.

"Chris Bartram"  wrote in message 
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> Is it a regular knocking as you move forward on full lock? If so, CV 
> joints a strong possibility.

No, the knocking comes as I turn the wheel - it's more of a loud clicking, 
really - maybe 8 or 9 irregular clicks as I turn the wheel.  I can't hear 
anything as I move without actually turning the steering wheel.

WolfWilf wrote:
> 
> 
> "Chris Bartram"  wrote in message 
> news:KABTj.19988$yD2.4107@text.news.virginmedia.com...
>> Is it a regular knocking as you move forward on full lock? If so, CV 
>> joints a strong possibility.
> 
> No, the knocking comes as I turn the wheel - it's more of a loud 
> clicking, really - maybe 8 or 9 irregular clicks as I turn the wheel.  I 
> can't hear anything as I move without actually turning the steering wheel.
Could be the top mounts then, yes. Check the spring seats too.

Thank you for the info.  Much appreciated.

Did you check for air in the pump?  Turn it HARD side to side with the
car off but the wheel unlocked.