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Hawkesman · 31st December 2018, 16:09

Well, I've solved the rubbing noise. It was a bit of plastic hanging down behind the OS disk back plate. Didn't notice it before as it was hidden!

That just leaves me with the slight knocking noise from the steering at low speed or stationary. I'll double check the TREs sometime in the next couple of days.

Jim Jamieson · 31st December 2018, 17:34

Welcome to the forum.

It would be worthwhile checking the front drop links which attach onto the anti roll bar.
They are a constant source of knocking sounds from the front, especially at low speeds.

Hawkesman · 31st December 2018, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

Welcome to the forum.

It would be worthwhile checking the front drop links which attach onto the anti roll bar.
They are a constant source of knocking sounds from the front, especially at low speeds.

Thanks - they are nearly new (still bright and shiny!), so I'm thinking something else is the culprit?

suzublu · 31st December 2018, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Hawkesman

Thanks - they are nearly new (still bright and shiny!), so I'm thinking something else is the culprit?

They may look new, but do they have any grease in them???
A lot of aftermarket droplinks are sadly lacking in this department

Hawkesman · 31st December 2018, 18:04

Agreed - worth a second look.

31st December 2018, 16:09	#11
Hawkesman Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading Posts: 43 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well, I've solved the rubbing noise. It was a bit of plastic hanging down behind the OS disk back plate. Didn't notice it before as it was hidden! That just leaves me with the slight knocking noise from the steering at low speed or stationary. I'll double check the TREs sometime in the next couple of days.

31st December 2018, 17:34	#12
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Welcome to the forum. It would be worthwhile checking the front drop links which attach onto the anti roll bar. They are a constant source of knocking sounds from the front, especially at low speeds.

31st December 2018, 18:04	#15
Hawkesman Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading Posts: 43 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Agreed - worth a second look.