Looking for the culprit: clunking

timon · 20th August 2019, 11:57

My KV6 is making some clunking noise on bumpy roads, in the front both left and right. Confident this is caused by degraded rear wishbone rubbers I looked under the car yesterday to find out that these have been changed not long ago by the previous owner and are in good condition. I replaced one of them anyway just to be sure and no, barely any difference at all.

Lacking time I didn't look further, I will in the weekend.

The sound is definitely not coming from the lower engine mount.

I'm hoping you guys can already point me in the right direction of what it may be.

Lee T · 20th August 2019, 12:30

I'd suspect the drop links first for front end knocks. Mine was doing this until I fitted Meyle HD ones.

timon · 28th August 2019, 07:16

Thanks Lee. Replaced the drop links yesterday after work and all noise is gone.

Lee T · 28th August 2019, 15:02

Good to hear Timon, glad it's sorted. Out of curiosity which brand did you fit?

timon · 30th August 2019, 08:57

The drop links are from Poland, MaxGear I think. If they don't last I'll replace them with Meyle ones as they seem to be the most durable (pricewise).

Jim Jamieson · 31st August 2019, 10:40

When I replaced mine I opened them up first to find they had little or no lubrication so I packed them with grease.

20th August 2019, 11:57	#1
timon Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 145 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Looking for the culprit: clunking My KV6 is making some clunking noise on bumpy roads, in the front both left and right. Confident this is caused by degraded rear wishbone rubbers I looked under the car yesterday to find out that these have been changed not long ago by the previous owner and are in good condition. I replaced one of them anyway just to be sure and no, barely any difference at all. Lacking time I didn't look further, I will in the weekend. The sound is definitely not coming from the lower engine mount. I'm hoping you guys can already point me in the right direction of what it may be.

20th August 2019, 12:30	#2
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 846 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	I'd suspect the drop links first for front end knocks. Mine was doing this until I fitted Meyle HD ones. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28th August 2019, 15:02	#4
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 846 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	Good to hear Timon, glad it's sorted. Out of curiosity which brand did you fit? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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28th August 2019, 07:16	#3
timon Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 145 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks Lee. Replaced the drop links yesterday after work and all noise is gone.

30th August 2019, 08:57	#5
timon Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 145 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	The drop links are from Poland, MaxGear I think. If they don't last I'll replace them with Meyle ones as they seem to be the most durable (pricewise).

31st August 2019, 10:40	#6
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	When I replaced mine I opened them up first to find they had little or no lubrication so I packed them with grease.