Clunk
Clunk
My TXD has developed a clunk front offside but only intermittently and with wheels pointing to nearside if I go over a slight bump or uneven road. It doesn't happen every time but always at the same places! Wierd or what? Nothing seems loose! It doesn't happen on main road journeys or along the undulating lane here but as soon as I drive slowly out of Kwikies at Rhos-y-Medre and enter the gateway here there it goes! MOT is later this month so HEEEELLLLPPP!
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More seized drop links get replaced than need to.
I found years ago that they almost totally seize and make a cracking noise as described when they decide to move.
You'll find if you tap the back of them with a small ballpein hammer it will free them up and if taken from the car, dust cover removed and regreased, they'll last forever.
I did mine about 4 or 5 years ago and still no problems.
As a bonus, I found after I had greased them that it improved ride and handling also.
Alan S
I found years ago that they almost totally seize and make a cracking noise as described when they decide to move.
You'll find if you tap the back of them with a small ballpein hammer it will free them up and if taken from the car, dust cover removed and regreased, they'll last forever.
I did mine about 4 or 5 years ago and still no problems.
As a bonus, I found after I had greased them that it improved ride and handling also.
Alan S
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Did the same a few weeks ago and it works a treate!AlanS wrote:More seized drop links get replaced than need to.
I found years ago that they almost totally seize and make a cracking noise as described when they decide to move.
You'll find if you tap the back of them with a small ballpein hammer it will free them up and if taken from the car, dust cover removed and regreased, they'll last forever.
I did mine about 4 or 5 years ago and still no problems.
As a bonus, I found after I had greased them that it improved ride and handling also.
Alan S
Ta for all the helpful comments. And yes I suspected engine mount as the clutch can be juddery if revs not right!Vanny wrote:I'd say drop links, but dont fall into the trap i did, replaced both drop links and not it seems the problem is actually the bottom engine mount! As i understand it drop links will make a very deffinate crack and not a thud?
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