''clunk'' noise in rear end?

Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:23 pm

For the last couple of months I've been dealing with strange noises in the rear end. I will try to describe the sound. It is not constant and sometimes shows once a day, sometime more than 10 times. It's like ''clunk'' or ''think'' sound, like metal hitting to metal

Pretty weird. I've jacked the car up and everything seems fine, my dad checked everything and nothing seems suspicios.
Did anyone had similar problems? Thanks for any help

Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:27 pm

sounds like it could be sub frame bushs or top mounts

Id have a look at ur top mounts first cos there easier

Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:34 pm

Think you need some of these....:

http://www.motorforce.co.uk/product.php ... rodId=0208

Made all the difference on my Cab when I bought it... Was bugging the hell out me...

Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:33 pm

Thanks guys! So I need new top mounts. Fine by me

Anyway how can I check condition of current mounts?

Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:55 pm

hipflyguy wrote:Think you need some of these....:

http://www.motorforce.co.uk/product.php ... rodId=0208

Why buy these after market ones (I know the one in the pic is an OE make), when for the same price (taking postage into account), you can buy genuine E46 cab ones from a BMW dealer, complete with BMW 2 year warranty?
To check your existing ones, partly remove the boot liner so that you can see the tops of the dampers on the wheel arch.
Bounce the car. The thread protruding through the middle of the mount should not move around.

Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:04 pm

thanks, I will do that tomorow

Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:18 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:Why buy these after market ones

Was only showing as an example, bought mine from German and Swedish...

Am a newbie, don't shoot me, was just helpin'.....

Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:40 pm

hipflyguy wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Why buy these after market ones
Was only showing as an example, bought mine from German and Swedish...

Am a newbie, don't shoot me, was just helpin'.....

Just one example! Always check dealer prices - you will often be pleasantly surprised (and horrified at other times).
Generally, genuine BMW dealer spares are cheaper than dealer spares for most other makes.
Incidentally, the E46 cab rear mount is a direct replacement for the E30 ones, no more expensive, and much longer lasting.

Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:20 pm

Handy to know... thanks boss!