1999 Fiat Punto Knocking noise

REDPUNTO7

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1999 FIAT PUNTO

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1999 Fiat Punto V8 Automatic

i have fiat >1999 punto 60sx selecta, having this knocking noise coming from driver seat underneath when drive or brake on road humps, slow down speed or when turning, took it to 2 mechanic but couldnt find the problem even take for brake test kwik-fit but nothing wrong, I am desperate need help on this as this noise give me headache if no pro found.

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

I would be checking that the exhaust mounts are not broken, the engine mounts are sound, the suspension is all ok, has the mechanic heard this noise, does it do it all the time? Check the sway bar bushes, and the suspension, it should not be that hard to locate.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Friday, December 18th, 2009 AT 8:59 AM

REDPUNTO7

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Hi thanks,
According to mechanic the second time he check the car told me eveything was fine and nothing loose under, second mechanic told me after hear the noise its gearbox(automatic) fault. Noise getting bad took it to first mechanic had drive with him but no sound of noise as he was drive bit faster and straight road, but that doesnt work with noise only when drive slow and over humps.I read fiat forum which I found lot people with same problem and suggest REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES cups(MODIFICATION). Bought them 2 for rear, but the guy say I dont need them as last time he check no pro with bushes. Dont know what to do hes fixing my brake shoe and wheel cylinder at the moment.

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Friday, December 18th, 2009 AT 1:42 PM

MHPAUTOS

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If you have the bushes, have them fitted, if others have this same problem, it is worth a try.

Mark

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Friday, December 18th, 2009 AT 4:24 PM

REDPUNTO7

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Thanks Mark

I will write any news, hope to get it back on monday.

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Saturday, December 19th, 2009 AT 10:37 AM

REDPUNTO7

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I took my car to mechanic on Tuesday, he changed brake shoe, wheel cylinder and new front ARB bushes fixed (outer, inner), I got my car today very excited like everything was done.I went for try to make sure everything gone. But same thing nothing is gone still having same noises and even getting worse when braking the car stop and having a little moving forward vibration then it stop.I dont know what to do now spend � 80 for acce, � 75 labour charge. And nothing done, please help