Ive had a couple of small concerns with my car for a few months now and im determined to get them resolved whilst i still have some spare cash. Ive posted on here about them before but ive had some slightly conflicting opinions since. I know its impossible to diagnose things without having the car to hand but as the ***le says, im just after peoples opinions/best geusses before i start spending money on it.
My car is a 2.0 2003 with full service history and 95k miles;
A ) I get an occasional knock from either side under the car when braking. Doesn't happen every time but is most frequent when its been left for a few hours and then manouvered out of a parking space. The tyre/suspension specialists I took it to recently couldnt find anything obvious but thinks its probably a 'steering rack end'?
B ) There is a 'tappet' sound from the engine (can be heard from inside the car) when its cold and from what ive read and heard im fairly convinced its the vavle clearences. Spoke to a guy who has worked with cars most of his life and has been with Honda for a few years now. He said not to worry and wouldnt bother messing with them. What do you think?
Any input is appreciated. Thanks
My car is a 2.0 2003 with full service history and 95k miles;
A ) I get an occasional knock from either side under the car when braking. Doesn't happen every time but is most frequent when its been left for a few hours and then manouvered out of a parking space. The tyre/suspension specialists I took it to recently couldnt find anything obvious but thinks its probably a 'steering rack end'?
B ) There is a 'tappet' sound from the engine (can be heard from inside the car) when its cold and from what ive read and heard im fairly convinced its the vavle clearences. Spoke to a guy who has worked with cars most of his life and has been with Honda for a few years now. He said not to worry and wouldnt bother messing with them. What do you think?
Any input is appreciated. Thanks
