suspension or steering problem?

[xaviroller]

hi,
my vectra 1.9 cdti 8v has this clunking noise when pressing and depressing acelerator and it comes from engine area and i can hear it no matter the speed. also i have the usual knocking noise form front and rear of car when going over bumps.i also have a problem when braking the car turns to the left though the steering wheel is locked.
any help will do!
thanks

[DeanF]

hi,
my vectra 1.9 cdti 8v has this clunking noise when pressing and depressing acelerator and it comes from engine area and i can hear it no matter the speed. also i have the usual knocking noise form front and rear of car when going over bumps.i also have a problem when braking the car turns to the left though the steering wheel is locked.
any help will do!
thanks

Sounds like you have a couple of issues

Blue Bold sounds like Engine/Gearbox Mounts.
Green Bold sounds like Drop links

Black Bold i don't understand How can you drive the car with the Steering wheel Locked, You need to have the Ignition Key removed for that to happen !!!!

Dean

[djr69uk]

i'm thinking track rod end or lower arm bush split... that would explain the pulling to one side when braking too. i assume you meant braking in a straight line.

[djr69uk]

meant ball joint, not track rod end

[xaviroller]

thanks guys for the help!
my mechanic was a bit lost with all these problems , so this extra help may save me a lot of time am money.