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Old 19th June 2022, 10:32   #1
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Its a 2002 KV6 ZTT automatic with 116,000 miles on the clock.
A new noise from the front has appeared which I can best describe as an irregular muffled clonking sound which only appears on the over-run.


Has anybody any thoughts on what it might be ?


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Old 19th June 2022, 12:11   #2
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At 116,000 miles has your ancillary belt tensioner ever been renewed?

You could also examine your engine mountings.

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Old 20th June 2022, 19:21   #3
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Thanks Simon.
I have an invoice from MG Rover Mobile Mechanics of Derby dated 2015
showing "all cambelts, cambelt tensioners, guiders and waterpump" were replaced at 87,000 miles.
On reflection, I think the noise is there all the time - its just more apparent on the over-run when the engine is quieter.(my hearing is not too good !)


The lower engine mount was replaced about 2 years ago as I noticed a distinct "clunk" on moving off, however, I'll have a look at the other mountings as you suggest. I'm also thinking of waggling the front wheels to see if its a bearing problem?
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Hi Malcolm,

It was the ancillary belt tensioner I was asking about! From memory, if you remove the OSF wheel arch liner you can observe it whilst an assistant revs the engine. I once did this on a friend's Saab 9000 and the loss of belt tension was very apparent.

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The large bearing housing that transmits the drive shaft to the offside front wheel , have for some members been an issue once they get worn and show signs of play. They can be replaced . You could check that out once you have eliminated the other suggestions first.
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Well, I'm embarrassed to admit it but in the interests of full disclosure,
it was an insecure front wheel!
Four of the studs showed a wide shiny area where they had been "fretting".


I just used the hand wrench to tighten the studs on the basis that in the event of a puncture I would have a chance of getting them undone.


However, all tightened to 125 now and I'm keeping the torque wrench in the car.


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It's nice to have an inexpensive and satisfactory solution Malcolm! Thanks for reporting back.

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I admire your honesty and courage to admit your oversight !! ... and the upside to all this .. ? It has now sorted out your problem , so Alls well that ends well. ...
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