Clunking.

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Clunking.

by Mac » Fri May 13, 2005 2:31 pm

I'm fine how are you?
If I brake real hard from say 35 mph, When I pull off again I can hear a big clunk, sounds from front passenger side. Also when launching from a standstill ( say at the lights) I will here the same noise.
Any thoughts?
Cheers.
Mac
 

by Robert_Dale » Fri May 13, 2005 3:17 pm

Hey up Mac, more probs mate eh

have you checked your anti-roll bar links, can get some clunking off them if they have snapped!
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by Mac » Fri May 13, 2005 3:47 pm

Cheers bud....
But have put on new. ARB links, wishbones.

Was maybe thinking sub frame bolts? Do you know the torque setting mate?
Mac
 

by Robert_Dale » Fri May 13, 2005 4:09 pm

yeh thats a good thing to check, i'm not sure mate, where are they located on the car?
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by Mac » Fri May 13, 2005 4:16 pm

The rear bolt for the wishbones hold the sub-frame I think, also along the front of the car.
Mac
 

by AndiSe5 » Sat May 14, 2005 10:22 am

Sounds like a cv joint maty to be honest.
AndiSe5
 

by Mac » Sat May 14, 2005 12:49 pm

The inner or out one Andi?

Cheers.
Mac
 

by AndiSe5 » Sat May 14, 2005 4:24 pm

More than likly to be the outer one.
AndiSe5
 

by LE16 » Wed May 18, 2005 9:01 pm

Its definately lower arm bushes. I'll put money on it
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by AndiSe5 » Thu May 19, 2005 6:03 pm

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Not possible if you read, he says hes put new wishbones on the car.
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by ROG » Thu May 19, 2005 6:05 pm

what about the engine / gearbox mountings?
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by AndiSe5 » Thu May 19, 2005 6:38 pm

MMM i get a knock from the 4 branch on the subframe everyone in a while.
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