Alfa 159 2007, faulty shockers

[alan peter]

I am having problems with my Alfa. There is knocking on my near side wheel over uneven roads. I have taken it to the garage i normally use. he says that he cannot see and issues with the shocker or any thing else around the wheel. Any body had the same issue and may highlight this problem. Mechanic does not want to start changing parts for the sake of it without knowing if this is going to cure this issue. he has asked me to run it till it gets worse, but want to get it sorted ASAP. New shocker £200.00 i believe

[coxy1]

Check the upper whishbone for play.

[alan peter]

Hi, Just waiting for the garage to ring me back, but will have a word with him. does sound like that, as checked on previous threads and they all say the upper wishbone when knocking to the front near side. Cheers

[alan peter]

Mechanic has just got back to me and he has ordered a bottom wish bone.
Thanks for the info.

[Alfa.Romeo]

Hmmm, its usually upper. Mine was, and the lower costs more £££

[alan peter]

I has spoken to the mechanic and he is sure that it is the lower wish bone? have to take his word I suppose. More expensive.. sounds like the story of my alfa life. got a warranty so it may be covered?

[alan peter]

Wish bones covered with (Car protect) warranty. £70 quit excess, so could be worse.