Thats what I took photos of atleast. but wife was pestering me to do house work so I didnt actualyl get to check things hahaha
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | audible clunking noise when driving |
Hey all, I'm getting clunking from underneath the matic whilst driving. Noise isnt there when shifting from R/N/D but once you start going sometimes you'll hear it after shifting and sometimes when going over dips and what not. I havent yet pinpointed the exact conditions it does it in. Whats the first to check though? 've got hydro all around. I'll try and take a video later if the video can capture the noise. its a clunk that you can kind of feel. I know car needs an alignment as I just put new wheels on but it was clunking prior to that. it seemed to be much louder when we re set the hydro suspension. I've lowered it again a bit and its a little less although definitely there. Wife says tahts the only thing worrying her about the car lol. So would like ti know what I should be looking at to get rid of it. |
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| Author: | MiniVLT [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
What uni joints are you running out of the diff? Rubber? Hardie Splicer? or Pot Joint? Also, do you feel it under your feet? If it's the rubber uni's then i would be checking the condition of them and the u - bolts! Might also have a look at the outer CV's, is the castle nut tight on the end of the drive shaft? Cheers Shane |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
Check your engine mounts also. |
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
Yes, can be felt on my feet! I forgot what unis I've got. I put it up the other day and took photos but missed the important bits LOL that said I have not checked the engine mounts. Might be it. I imagine the 1275 will have the same mounting points. As I'm planning to put a 1275 auto in it in the coming months. I'll try and get it up later and have a better look. whats the best way to check the mounts? I did rung up melba motors here who service minis. will get htem to have a squizz |
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
Thats what I took photos of atleast. but wife was pestering me to do house work so I didnt actualyl get to check things hahaha |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
maybe look at the "Inner" end of your axles,,, next to the diff under the middle of the car |
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
yep! I took pics of the wrong end LOL i'll see if I can get it up later to have a look |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
Also check the 4 subframe bolts in the floor, they have been known to come loose. Mine now have locknuts on em. |
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
I would check engine mounts, stabilisers, and ball joints- they can make a fair old thud when they go bad. |
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
drmini whereabouts do they bolt into? I will have a look later. whats the best way to check the mounts? |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
When you look at the subframe, at the very rear of the front subframe there will be two bolts per side. Roughly where you feet would be. |
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| Author: | mini0998 [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
If you gut stuck, send me a PM. More then happy to have a look for you to work out where noise is coming from. I'm in Weston Creek. |
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
Thanks mate. melba motors having a look for me tomorrow. If we cant pinpoint it I'll send you a message. but I'll get it on the hoist tonight and check the bolts anyway |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
Scoop wrote: Check your engine mounts also. and gear change extension mtg 
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| Author: | Garagedefend [ Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: audible clunking noise when driving |
where would I find that?? lol |
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