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Many thanks for your replies, both of you are of same opinion then, i'll fit it dry after a mega-good clean.

That old chestnut again... stripped threads in drain hole. So, after getting fed up of Son's '54 Fabia vRS dribbling oil spots all over my hardstanding, we decided to buy a new sump. Got one off fleabay for 30 quid & it came complete with drain plug & gasket. What are your thoughts on the gasket? It seems to be made of an alloy, maybe aluminium with a integral rubber seal inset. The question is, would you use a liquid sealant as well. The rubber seal is hardly thicker than the metal gasket. Done some searching & it seems sump pans on this model didn't have a gasket but were sealed with liquid sealant from the factory. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Blinking ek! only just realised this thread is 4 yr old, oh well, time for bed said zebedee......

Hi Mate, if you look through my previous posts regarding this same problem, you should find out how to repair. It's not a hard job, but you will need hand power drill, pillar drill, tap, suitable replacement bolt & new pressure spring. Sounds daunting, but its not, pillar drill is a must though. If you find post on this then you'll understand why. All is done inside the car, no need to go underneath. Hope this helps.

Hi Mate, if you look through my previous posts regarding this same problem, you should find out how to repair. It's not a hard job, but you will need hand power drill, pillar drill, tap, suitable replacement bolt & new pressure spring. Sounds daunting, but its not, pillar drill is a must though. If you find post on this then you'll understand why. All is done inside the car, no need to go underneath. Hope this helps.

P.P.S. yes.....does it in both directions. If i try to smooth bends out it doesn't often knock, but if following bends it will, quite often.

Everyone who travels with me confers that it feels like it's from under front pass seat, it's quite pronounced. Parts bought/changed up to now. Top-mounts, front shocks, drop-links, arb bushes, steering rack + inner rods & ends, bottom balljoints (all both sides), nearside driveshaft (all new parts). No knocks/rattles/clunks when driving straight on good or rough roads, nothing when accelerating/decelerating or changing gears. It will knock on lock to lock when stationary (with engine running)??? P.S. Sorry for late reply.

Not a loose hub nut mate, i've got 5 new ones in toolbox. The amount of times i've had the suspension apart I ordered 10 hub nuts new, & I always use a new one (torqued up). I've learned one thing though... not to buy cheap pattern bottom ball joints! I renewed near-side 6 months ago & yesterday, whilst stripping down ready to fit new top-mount, I found the ball joint to be unbelievably loose & it was sticking & then snapping free, only cost £11.99 though, so lesson learned! P.S. as said before, knocks when stationary, so I doubt it's anything to do with engine/gearbox mounts.

Well, as I said. The guy I bought the rack from did suggest it could be the bearing/u/j in the column. I've ordered a top mount + bearing today, should be here Thurs. I've really gone through everything that moves when turning the steering wheel & i'm afraid if this latest purchase does not cure it, it only leaves the steering column & that will not get investigated until I save some more pennies up. I wouldn't feel competent enough, so it would be a garage job. Anyway, i'll let you know as soon as i've fitted new mount. Thank all for the input & keep an eye out in the classified ads, there maybe a yellow vrs up for sale lol.

Sorry..... forgot to say, I get the knock even when stationary & turning steering wheel, so I doubt it would be engine/gearbox mounts.

Hi DM, cv joint was one of the early diagnosis?? as the knock is definitely on left side & I bought the whole driveshaft (new). Can't be ars**d with messing with the black stuff lol it gets everywhere. As said, i'm going to have another look at top-mount bearing. If still not cured suspicions will fall on side mount as you suggest.

Thanks for the pic Lee, yeah..i've taken it off & bought a recon unit. Guess what, it's changed nowt apart from steering being slightly stiffer/heavier, but I don't mind that. The knock is still there on turning. J.R. Yes mate.. i'm going to have another look at l/h top bearing again, if i'm being truthful, I just cleaned the ball-bearings & repacked with cv grease, but I did put new mount + bearing on r/h. The guy where I bought the rack told me if the knock persisted, it could be the steering column bearing. At my wits end now! Can I please re-iterate, the car is as quiet as a new one over rough ground, a joy to drive, apart from turning. Sorry i'm a bit late replying, but many thanks for your suggestions.

Thanks a lot Nige, i've dabbled before on 7zap but got somewhat confused lol. I'll give it another go tonight though & i'll let you know if I get any joy.

Could anyone tell me the part number for my steering rack? It's off the car but I cannot see any vag number anywhere i.e. 6Q0 *** *** Car is '06 Fabia 1.9tdi vrs blt. TIA.

Yes, Myself & Son tried to rock around engine, it doesn't unduly rock on start-up & no shudder at all on shut-down. Knock happens at any speed only when turning, even when pulling out of drive at litterally a walking pace.