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Old 20th May 2019, 21:42   #1
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I have a mystery clunk in my car, when I accelerate something seems to slide and goes "clunk". It seems to be passenger side and somewhere about the bottom of the door line.
I thought of something in the door pocket so cleared them out.
Strange thing is I would have expected that when I braked it would go the other way, but it doesn't.
Any clues would be gratefully received while I keep looking, I don't think it is serious because it does not seem to affect the car or the driving.
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Old 21st May 2019, 07:02   #2
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Could it possibly be the front wishbone rear bush that has failed?
Worth jacking car up and have a look and see if there is any free play in the suspension.


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Old 21st May 2019, 09:27   #3
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Might be worth jacking up, as suggested, then undo and retighten the wheel nuts to see if there is any lateral movement, which again, may indicate the wishbone bush failing. I only this noticed on one of mine when I changed a wheel.
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Old 21st May 2019, 09:31   #4
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Kim's nearside wishbone inner bush is on its way out, but I don't hear what the OP describes.
Maybe someone's kid put a marble in the floor when the carpet was out?
Just guessing
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Old 21st May 2019, 10:40   #5
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+1 on wishbone rear bush. Exactly what I had.
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Old 22nd May 2019, 13:46   #6
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Right, I now realise that if I want to see what an idiot looks like, all I need to do is look in a mirror.
Called in to my friendly mechanic and explained the problem, "I'll have a run with you" he said. "good" said I.
Starts off, accelerate "clunk!"
He reaches forward and pulls out a de-icer can from glove box.
" Try it now " He says.
Accelerate, silence. "Bluddyhell" says I.
Completely forgot about the glove box.
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Old 22nd May 2019, 14:15   #7
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Right, I now realise that if I want to see what an idiot looks like, all I need to do is look in a mirror.
Called in to my friendly mechanic and explained the problem, "I'll have a run with you" he said. "good" said I.
Starts off, accelerate "clunk!"
He reaches forward and pulls out a de-icer can from glove box.
" Try it now " He says.
Accelerate, silence. "Bluddyhell" says I.
Completely forgot about the glove box.
Terry
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Old 22nd May 2019, 18:24   #8
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Right, I now realise that if I want to see what an idiot looks like, all I need to do is look in a mirror.
Called in to my friendly mechanic and explained the problem, "I'll have a run with you" he said. "good" said I.
Starts off, accelerate "clunk!"
He reaches forward and pulls out a de-icer can from glove box.
" Try it now " He says.
Accelerate, silence. "Bluddyhell" says I.
Completely forgot about the glove box.
Terry
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Old 22nd May 2019, 20:52   #9
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You need to fit a glovebox CD changer. That way there's no room for anything else!
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Old 22nd May 2019, 21:41   #10
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You need to fit a glovebox CD changer. That way there's no room for anything else!
I removed that when I had the Navall 2 fitted.
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