Background;
I have standard OEM suspension atm, have coil-overs ready to fit for a couple of months now but want to wait because of the following.
Problem;
Have knocking from front o/s only when going over bumps, the knocking sounds like something very loose around the suspension. Checked track...
Checked oil when bought the car & again week after (& only had car 3 weeks), oil level is fine and still has somewhat of a green tinge, but more brown. Still got 2.5 months warranty left on it, so it'll have to be garage job to change it before that's up.
But after inspection looks to be heat...
When accelerating from slow speed in higher gear (20mph in 3rd for example) engine briefly gives very deep hollow rattle, difficult to describe.
Easily gotten rid of by dropping a gear.
Newbie as you can see, and just wondering if it‘s normal on 2001 1.8 variant?