Front end clunk

[guernsey]

Car is an auto diesel, with car in gear and releasing the brake pedal I am getting a knocking / clunking from the front suspension, also a kind of twisting can be felt form the front end, once rolling the car drives fine, no unusual noises and changes gear fine. Is also ok coming to a halt, also makes the noise in reverse when releasing the brake pedal. Any ideas? CV joint ?

Thanks in advance

[okenora]

Bottom engine mount or front wishbone bushes would be my first checks.....easy to check, common faults and won't break the bank too much to fix. A worn CV joint tends to click when on full lock one way or the other, not click or thump when driving straight.

[Billy1mate]

I'd be inclined to look at the lower engine mount too.

[guernsey]

Has this one replaced a couple of months back

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Is there another that could be suspect ?

[okenora]

not matter when it was replaced, still worth a check, some fail scarilly quickly. as in earlier post also check lower wishbone bushes.

[guernsey]

not matter when it was replaced, still worth a check, some fail scarilly quickly. as in earlier post also check lower wishbone bushes.

Thanks, will get a good look at the weekend, thanks for all your replies :}

[patrolman pete]

If the suspension arm rear bushes are split a quick check is to try and pull the top of the wheels towards the back of the car with it parked on the ground. One of mine was shot and I was shocked at how much it moved!:eek:

The fun and games start when you have a go at replacing it.:p:

[DMGRS]

Also lower arm ball joints - my symptoms were the same.
Basically any joint in the front suspension is suspect. :)

[guernsey]

Lower arm bush on drivers side totally had it. Nothing left of the rubber! New one ordered.

[guernsey]

New bush fitted now. The smooth ride has now returned, lovely :D

http://www.micksgarage.com/img/td/57/l/ems8222-0.jpg

[75Connie]

New bush fitted now. The smooth ride has now returned, lovely :D

http://www.micksgarage.com/img/td/57/l/ems8222-0.jpg

Just one?? Mmmmm! I'd do replacements in that area in pairs, due to the amount of labour involved, unless funds were particularly tight.

Febi ones are available on eBay at about £38 a pair.

I'm not criticising by the way, I'm just suggesting that you may have a problem on the other side in the fairly near future, and your general steering/suspension may now be out of balance again.

Also, how can one put up so much mileage in Guernsey as to get the original parts to end of life? ;-)

[baldric]

to be done in pairs advisable
baldric

[guernsey]

Had both done 18 months ago when I bought the car, mechanic says nearside one is still perfect, seems offside failed after only 10,000 miles.

[guernsey]

Just one?? Mmmmm! I'd do replacements in that area in pairs, due to the amount of labour involved, unless funds were particularly tight.

Febi ones are available on eBay at about £38 a pair.

I'm not criticising by the way, I'm just suggesting that you may have a problem on the other side in the fairly near future, and your general steering/suspension may now be out of balance again.

Also, how can one put up so much mileage in Guernsey as to get the original parts to end of life? ;-)

I appreciate your comments, bought the car with 167k on the clock, both were replaced then, not sure why the drivers side did not last very well. I do about 6 or 7k a year, mostly going to Spain and Scotland. Mostly drive motorbikes in Guernsey

[bubs]

Could be possible that the bush wasn't seated correctly when fitted? quite easy to fit them on not at the correct angle when working on a lift. Doing so would mean the bush constantly being stressed when sitting at the normal ride height.

[guernsey]

Could be possible that the bush wasn't seated correctly when fitted? quite easy to fit them on not at the correct angle when working on a lift. Doing so would mean the bush constantly being stressed when sitting at the normal ride height.

That sounds likely, My trusted mechanic who knows these cars well said nearside was like new so no need to change.

Would have likely been picked up earlier but there is no MOT in Guernsey !! I do get my cars fully checked annually though. When home in Scotland I usually get an MOT check.