clunking from the front

Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:42 am

I have an odd clunking sound. When I turn the wheel when stationary, it doesnt clunk. When moving, it does. Also over some small bumps it will do it. The arms are newish (late last year) and the roll bar is H&R. I thought steering box, but not sure.

Anyone??

Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:47 am

Not a steering box as such, steering rack. Have you bounced up and down on the wings to see the flex in the top mounts, they could be failing and binding. Try jacking the car up to remove the weight loading from the wheels and run the steering from side to side. While it's up there have a good poke around and check track rod ends and balljoints etc.

Should be easy to spot

Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:29 am

Its got a strut brace... would that matter? I was thinking rod ends as they were a bit abused when changoing arms over.

Its got new top mounts, but I'll have a squiz later!

Cheers

Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:10 pm

It also feels like its coming from under the pedal area.

Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:55 pm

I reckon its the track rod end. Mine got abused when i changed my suspension and now i get a clunk over bumps that feels like its coming from under the pedal. There is loads of play in mine so i'll be changing it when i can.

Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:33 am

if that won't fix it, try changing the stab link bushing.
do you feel anything coming from the steering wheel? does it click when you're turning fast?

Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:57 pm

Got new links, although will be ordering M3 links instead.

Clunks when imitating F1 cars warming up tyres if thats what you mean by fast? Or do you mean speed fast? In that case. yes..

Don't want to fork out for new arms again, so will prolly look at changing rod ends.

Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:06 pm

reasonably fast

if it does click when you're turning, it could be possible that you have a bad steering column.

Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:09 pm

lastly, i believe that there are reinforcement plates that could be installed on the stab. link. would these help?

i'll try to find a link..

Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:28 am

cant really feel it thru the steering, but more through the floor

reinforcing on the stab link??? interesting

Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:30 am

cant really feel it thru the steering, but more through the floor

reinforcing on the stab link??? interesting

Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:52 pm

Just an idea. Could it be the ball joint on the control arm? you'd probably feel that through the floor as the arms attach just infront of the foot wells.

Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:20 pm

I hope not. They're only 10k old!!