 Sound in my Spark
Hi Team BHPians
My 9 month old Spark when going near Hennur cross where new roads are being laid.. Gravel dumped but not compacted and due to the rains was spongy.. Sparky hit gravel front left:Speed maybe 20 kmph (was turning into a street). After that from the front left am hearing a sound. a tinny kind of cling clang sound.
When: Car jerks (as in starting from rest. Sudden jerk during gear changes). Bad roads. Smooth roads smooth acceleration you dont hear it even at high speeds.
It sounds as if something is hanging and kinda clangs like a small bell when car's"jerky" movements get it. Reached home. Got under the car and checked with a torch. Am no trained mech but saw no loose or hangning parts..there seems to be a metal plate covering some parts and had taken some beating.. some gravel was on top of this metal plate as well..
Found no evident probs with steering / acceleration. But start the car and release the clutch the sound again. smoothly accelerate on a smooth road.. no sound. What could be hanging down there due to hitting a gravel bank.. is it critical needing an immediate check?? or can I continue to drive it here and there.
Thanks
Nimz |