clunk knocking sound

[Whodafunk]

When I'm manouvering slowly like a 3 point turn for example I have heard a loud clunk or knock as I turn the wheel. Could this be a drop link or anti roll bar? Can't say I've noticed it over bumps when driving

[Grant]

Where from? The front? Drivers or passengers side? Middle?

Does it do it whilst turning during regular driving?

[Whodafunk]

Sorry from the front. Possibly front right. Not noticed it during driving

[Piggy]

Sounds like coil spring broken or not seated right

Or top mount/bearing perhaps

[Whodafunk]

How can I check that? Is it a big job if it's that?

[Grant]

Sounds like coil spring broken or not seated right

Or top mount/bearing perhaps

Or the p-bush
Or the drop link
Or the ball joint
Or the TRE
Or the ARB Bush


It could be ann manner of things whodafunk. You really need to get under there with a pry bar and start moving things about to recreate the noise if possible. The best way of eliminating/diagnosing

[underground375]

Mine did this, turned out to be a knackered P bush of all things =\

[Piggy]

p bush is a good call...

Be unlikely to be drop links/ARB unless turning on a uneven surface.
TRE is not normally heard to make noise, same goes for ball joint.

But get a torch and pry bar as said, and give it a good inspection. Try with it on ground and jacked up as it loads different parts

[Grant]

p bush is a good call...

Be unlikely to be drop links/ARB unless turning on a uneven surface.
TRE is not normally heard to make noise, same goes for ball joint.

But get a torch and pry bar as said, and give it a good inspection. Try with it on ground and jacked up as it loads different parts

Dude, what are you on tonight?!
Of course they are going to make noise if they're f*cked!

My TRE's are currently knocking more than Peter North's bedside table...

[Tom]

I had a knock over bumps, was bottom ball joint. It happens.

Like had been said above, you might get underneath and your p Bush is flapping in the wind !

[Piggy]

But its a loud clunk only when turning stationary...not when driving

[Whodafunk]

Yeah it's only when turning at slow speeds, like a 3 point turn. It's also pulling to the right aswell.

Also how should the coils sit? The base of each front coil is uneven. Hard to describe but it's curved where the spring sits on it??

I've got it booked in my father-in-laws garage on Saturday to have a good look on the ramp.

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EDIT: Just reading this thread and my symptoms seem very similar... Maybe the coils need greasing
http://306oc.co.uk/forum/thread-15519.html

[Whodafunk]

Just had it up on the ramp and it's the drivers side spring. It's gone upwards and is resting on the turret. Anyone know a good place to buy coil springs from?

[Piggy]

Dont mean to be big headed but....

Anyway.

Is it a standard coil spring or uprated one??

Its best practice to do them in pairs

[Whodafunk]

I know mate, you called it

It's just a standard one. Found this on eBay...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewite...2432918074

[Piggy]

That would do it so long as yours is a hdi

Worth trying your local factors...sometimes cheaper than you think.

Also worth considering some second hand upratrd springs which often can be had for £30-40 for a pair and it is best to replace them in pairs

[Whodafunk]

I'm gonna tackle the job myself so if I have any patience left I will do the other side.

They're 35 quid for a pair on ebay with free postage. Will try local outlets on Monday though as my father in law gets trade discount.

[Niall]

I'm gonna tackle the job myself so if I have any patience left I will do the other side.

They're 35 quid for a pair on ebay with free postage. Will try local outlets on Monday though as my father in law gets trade discount.

ALWAYS do suspension work in pairs! If your replacing one spring, make sure you do the other with the same brand.

[cully]

a large clunk is normaly the money falling out your wallet

but as said allready it could be any of the moving joints on the front best get your head in there and have a look

[Whodafunk]

Already diagnosed it Cully... But thanks

[DazzaHDI]

Already diagnosed it Cully... But thanks

What was it mate? As I'm getting this from both sides but I've got brand new shock absorbers(motor factors brand) , top mounts, tre's, drop links on both sides and a brand new driveshaft, wishbone on the n/s / passenger side
So not sure 100% on where it's coming from :/

[Piggy]

Just had it up on the ramp and it's the drivers side spring. It's gone upwards and is resting on the turret. Anyone know a good place to buy coil springs from?

It was this Dazza...

And Cully

[DazzaHDI]

Just had it up on the ramp and it's the drivers side spring. It's gone upwards and is resting on the turret. Anyone know a good place to buy coil springs from?

It was this Dazza...

And Cully

Cheers piggy
You in the festive mood today then? lol

[Piggy]

Nope.

[Whodafunk]

The broken coil....

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The new coil...

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I replaced both sides, aswell as two new drop links. It's like driving a new car now and no pulling to the right

Springs were Monroe (OE quality) from eBay. £19.95 a pair
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360643980456?s...1438.l2649

[Piggy]

Nice job

[DazzaHDI]

Now mine does not look like that! :O

[Grant]

How the hell could you not realise it was like that?! Lol

[Whodafunk]

I did realise, hence why I got it on a ramp and replaced them. To be fair it didn't make a noise most of the time, just occasionally on full lock. It was only slightly lower at that side as the coil was broke at the top.

Anyway it's all done now