front end clunking

Blofeld · 18th May 2015, 19:38

Hi all.
I'm getting constant mild clunking noises from my front end, I might be imagining things but it also feels perhaps a slightly harder ride over bumps than before. I know I need to do the bottom mount on the engine (just ordered, but didn't think this would cause the noise) and I've also ordered anti-roll bar mounts. What should I be looking at next as the culprit?

wooly12345 · 18th May 2015, 20:41

Rear bushes in the front arms? Mine is getting a new set Wednesday =D

midget · 18th May 2015, 20:47

defo bushes mine has dissapeared just a hole left rite pain to fix

gavin 75 · 18th May 2015, 20:48

It could also by the drop links .

ProfDave · 18th May 2015, 20:50

mine was the drop links

these were easy to see jacking it up; split rubbers and some motion. Worth a look

gavin 75 · 18th May 2015, 21:03

The rear mounts normally show that they are shot when you brake.

Blofeld · 18th May 2015, 23:21

Thanks guys, I'll get it in the air tomorrow and have a good look.

DMGRS · 19th May 2015, 21:37

Have a good look, and use something like a crow bar (or similar) to get some pressure on ball joints and bushes.
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daznkel · 20th May 2015, 16:34

Similar problem. However.......

Had a clunking noise. Bought ARB bushes and droplinks. Went to fit them today and the osf bottom ball joint in the lower wishbone is so worn, the driveshaft is able to move about 20mm in total!

Trying to source a decent osf lower wishbone for a sensible price is quite a challenge!

Only must have got that bad in the last few weeks as I replaced the os driveshaft about a month ago and it was fine then!

Blofeld · 20th May 2015, 16:47

Have had a look underneath, I'm no mechanic... but it looks like the near side droplink (I think it's the droplink I'm looking at). Should I replace both sides rather than just one side?

I'll take some pictures and add them soon.

18th May 2015, 19:38	#1
Blofeld Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bristol Posts: 21 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	front end clunking Hi all. I'm getting constant mild clunking noises from my front end, I might be imagining things but it also feels perhaps a slightly harder ride over bumps than before. I know I need to do the bottom mount on the engine (just ordered, but didn't think this would cause the noise) and I've also ordered anti-roll bar mounts. What should I be looking at next as the culprit?

19th May 2015, 21:37	#8
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20th May 2015, 16:34	#9
daznkel Posted a thing or two 04 MG ZT+ 190 XPG & 99 (T) Dealer Launch 75 V6 Connie Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 615 Thanked 456 Times in 309 Posts	Similar problem. However....... Had a clunking noise. Bought ARB bushes and droplinks. Went to fit them today and the osf bottom ball joint in the lower wishbone is so worn, the driveshaft is able to move about 20mm in total! Trying to source a decent osf lower wishbone for a sensible price is quite a challenge! Only must have got that bad in the last few weeks as I replaced the os driveshaft about a month ago and it was fine then! __________________ Click HERE To Be Added To The South West Members Location Map Upgrades/Mods so far: Custom Angel Eye DRL's, MG7 Rear lights, Custom Door Cards, MGR Plates, Red Alcantara Seats, Black Oak Dash, Powerflex bushes, Plenum Spy Mod, Rear Light Seals, 5000K HID Kit, Navall 3 DD, Blue LED Conversion, Custom badges, Union badges, Flip key. Working on more! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18th May 2015, 20:41	#2
wooly12345 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 610 Thanks: 98 Thanked 121 Times in 98 Posts	Rear bushes in the front arms? Mine is getting a new set Wednesday =D

18th May 2015, 20:47	#3
midget Regular poster rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: birmingham Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	defo bushes mine has dissapeared just a hole left rite pain to fix

18th May 2015, 20:48	#4
gavin 75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Se Tourer 2.5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sutton Posts: 167 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	It could also by the drop links .

18th May 2015, 20:50	#5
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	mine was the drop links these were easy to see jacking it up; split rubbers and some motion. Worth a look

18th May 2015, 21:03	#6
gavin 75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Se Tourer 2.5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sutton Posts: 167 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	The rear mounts normally show that they are shot when you brake.

18th May 2015, 23:21	#7
Blofeld Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bristol Posts: 21 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, I'll get it in the air tomorrow and have a good look.

20th May 2015, 16:47	#10
Blofeld Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bristol Posts: 21 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have had a look underneath, I'm no mechanic... but it looks like the near side droplink (I think it's the droplink I'm looking at). Should I replace both sides rather than just one side? I'll take some pictures and add them soon.