wheel/suspension has developed 'a clunk'

Chris K · 11th November 2009, 12:04

My front drivers side (i think) wheel/suspension has developed 'a clunk'
when it hits a bump - wouldn't sound untoward except it never used to and the other side doesn't

The cars not done 24K yet so I cant imagine what could wear out in that time? - also had interim service last month but no early signs reported

I cant help thinking lot road ramps haven't helped

Any ideas what it might be?

It's very noticable (more clunky) from cold start and tapers out

GreyGhost · 11th November 2009, 12:08

Check road spring first.

Cymrudragon · 11th November 2009, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethrouk

My front drivers side (i think) wheel/suspension has developed 'a clunk'
when it hits a bump - wouldn't sound untoward except it never used to and the other side doesn't

The cars not done 24K yet so I cant imagine what could wear out in that time? - also had interim service last month but no early signs reported

I cant help thinking lot road ramps haven't helped

Any ideas what it might be?

It's very noticable (more clunky) from cold start and tapers out

Hi jethrouk
have you checked the following wheel bearings,suspension ball joint, or the mountings from memory i think the upper bump stop rubber is a problem? or even anti roll bush. good luck anyway
Andrew..

pab · 11th November 2009, 17:27

also check the drop link for movement.

nopainnogain · 11th November 2009, 17:52

despite your low milage i rekon its going to be the ball joint(new wishbone reqd)perhaps the rubber gaiter is split and has allowed the greaseout/dirt in.
the other cheap/quick fix is the roll bar drop link but sods law says its going to be the more expensive option.

11th November 2009, 12:04	#1
Chris K Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Automatic Gold 68K Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Loughborough, Leics Posts: 350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wheel/suspension has developed 'a clunk' My front drivers side (i think) wheel/suspension has developed 'a clunk' when it hits a bump - wouldn't sound untoward except it never used to and the other side doesn't The cars not done 24K yet so I cant imagine what could wear out in that time? - also had interim service last month but no early signs reported I cant help thinking lot road ramps haven't helped Any ideas what it might be? It's very noticable (more clunky) from cold start and tapers out

11th November 2009, 12:08	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Check road spring first.

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	also check the drop link for movement.

11th November 2009, 17:52	#5
nopainnogain Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 v6-low 9 second pro street 100e Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: warwickshire Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	despite your low milage i rekon its going to be the ball joint(new wishbone reqd)perhaps the rubber gaiter is split and has allowed the greaseout/dirt in. the other cheap/quick fix is the roll bar drop link but sods law says its going to be the more expensive option.