Hello Folks,

First post here, tried the search button, but nothing matching...

For the past couple of months I've been having a knocking sound coming from O/S Driver's side over speed bumps, potholes etc.. Initially thought ARB bushes were to blame, but the car was jacked up (by Intedependant garage) and nothng was found at all; no movement anywhere. Everything was tighter than a ducks' chuff. After leaving garage, there was no noise for around 200 miles and then the noise returned; same knocking, but very slightly worse. I'll try to summarise below :-

1) Knocking noise over speed bumps / potholes etc..

2) Into Independent garage, car jacked up, no visible cause; all components OK and tight. Car jacked down.

2) No knocking sound, but in the safe confines of my own garage, pressing down several times; on top of front, driver'side headlight, a dull knocking sound would be heard. Doing similar on the Passenger side, there was no noise at all.

3) Into Independent garage, car jacked up, no visible cause; all components OK and tight. Car jacked down.

4) No knocking noise for around 150 - 300 miles. Knocking sound returned. (Repeat points 1, 2 & 3 above - several times).

4) When WET / raining, there is NO knocking sound.

5) When DRY, there IS a knocking sound. Booked car into VW garage. Again.

6) Today (Wed 29th), identified as worn (Driver side) shock absorber and will be replaced accordingly with top mount & bearing.

OK Chaps - just divulging my (virgin) situation.

Cheers fur noo,

Mark.