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Clunking From Left Front Corner| SamWise1972 |
Posted: January 02, 2009 09:29 pm
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Slightly ominous clunking is coming from left front corner when cornering slowly and sharply. I presume this is the CV getting ready to give up. How long do I have, and where would I get one without spending a fortune?
-------------------- 1966 Triumph Herald convertible with big valve twin carb Spitfire head
1973 Bedford Panorama Elite II Bus 1994 2.1td Citroen XM hatch - maroon! 1992 Citroen AX 1.4D Comin' straight outta Southampton |
 
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| Andmcit |
Posted: January 02, 2009 09:49 pm
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I'd say it's more likely to be the drop link or the lower wishbone bushes are shot
more than the CV joint or the lower ball joint. With the car suspension depressurised and the wheel off the floor try grabbing the lower wishbone and giving it a tug! Andrew |
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: January 02, 2009 11:14 pm
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I would go with the droplink too, or possibly the track rod end. CV joints tend to 'click' on lock but not straight ahead. Droplinks are about £15.00 from GSF and easy to fit.
Peter.N. This post has been edited by Peter.N. on January 02, 2009 11:16 pm -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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| SamWise1972 |
Posted: January 03, 2009 01:44 am
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Ok, but this IS on (or close to) lock, not straight on. I'll try Andrew's advice for checking the droplink asap.
By the way Andrew - I'm still relentlessly hunting a decent DTR CX estate, but never got a reply to my PM on the subject..... -------------------- 1966 Triumph Herald convertible with big valve twin carb Spitfire head
1973 Bedford Panorama Elite II Bus 1994 2.1td Citroen XM hatch - maroon! 1992 Citroen AX 1.4D Comin' straight outta Southampton |
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: January 03, 2009 11:55 am
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
Unfortunatly the drop links wont always show movement unless you disconnect one end, unless the wheels are at normal ride height, as soon as you jack it up it can settle on an unworn portion, if you can't get under it at normal height it is best to disconnect one end of the link, the slack will then become obvious.
Peter.N. -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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