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(Message started by: pedropedro on Mar 28^th, 2010, 5:08pm)

Title: clunking front end
Post by pedropedro on Mar 28^th, 2010, 5:08pm

2.3... clunks in front both sides for first 3-4 miles then gradually clears...had drop links changed which were worn but nothing else seems to have any play

any guidance would be appreciated,,tks

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 28^th, 2010, 5:41pm

hi there

anti roll bar bushes?

or the brakes as in the same issue as jonnycab?

hth

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by pedropedro on Mar 28^th, 2010, 6:18pm

ok tks for that ..its not brakes for sure too high up..will get looked at

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by Jonnycab on Mar 29^th, 2010, 8:56am

If it's high up then could be top bush/bearings on the struts :-/.... :)

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by pedropedro on Mar 29^th, 2010, 11:04am

yes it is high up ...excuse my ignorance what bearing ? what strut ?

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by pedropedro on Mar 29^th, 2010, 11:12am

Hi found sterring overview....where exactly is the bearing ?
thanks

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by Jonnycab on Mar 29^th, 2010, 12:10pm

The bush & bearing (or should I say bearing ring) are at the top of the strut. It isn't possible to see the bearing & difficult to see the bush without removing the whole strut.

To check the bush hasn't collapsed though, with the bonnet open, bounce either side of the car & listen for any knocking coming from the top of the strut tower :)

Title: Re: clunking front end
Post by pedropedro on Mar 29^th, 2010, 12:25pm

ok tks....tried bouncing the car on each side...quite as can be
maybe its the anti roll bar bushes...sounds like the drop links but theyve been changed....and clears after 30 mins driving