finally took escort out of its hibernation for a wee blast round the block only to discover its making a knocking noise from the front drivers side footwell ,gets worse when go left .. cant keep going round roundabouts all day ...seems to feel as though there is something banging on floor behind pedals..had a quick look underneath but nothing seems to be loose or hanging down... any ideas please..

thanks

 

check the exhaust hasnt come loose on the turbo,had it plenty times before then it catches the floor. (by the front prop shaft)

 

Does it make a noise when you first take up drive? min had a similar noise and it was the front diff.

 

most probably the tri bearing at the end of the driveshaft.

 

Sounds like the OS outer CV joint. Turning left loads that joint so you get the noise.

Could also be the outer TCA bush.

 

Thanks all, I will be busy tonight out in garage having a check on the items you all identified

 

I've had this many times and its always worse in cold weather!

 

alright mate , ive had similar problem after fitting new mongoose , caught a speed bump and it moved exhaust slightly , it was hitting the knuckle joint on front propshaft , had to loosen exhaust bolts on turbo to re align exhaust .

best regards
stookay