Another clunk from the front end question.

GSB · Post by **GSB** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:30 pm

I changed the droplinks about 6mths ago on my 2.1td, for some while there has been a light clunk upon gentle acceleration/ deceleration at low speeds. When I had the timing belt changed (beyond my basic skills

) just before xmas I asked the garage to check out the problem, he could not find the reason. This has now started to get more noticeable and also there is now a clunk when starting the engine. I had the wheels off at the weekend but could not find the likely culprit. I'm sure it's all from the offside. Engine mountings? or anything else more likely. The cars done 205m so I expect everything is pretty well worn. Thanks

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:48 pm

I'd suggest the engine mounts. The pear-shaped part of the top mount located behind the ECU box seems the most frequently failing part and is relatively easy and cheap to replace

ed209 · Post by **ed209** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:45 pm

I second that, my D8 was suffering the exact same noise in the same conditions, growing gradually worse. Definately the top left mount, an easy job

GSB · Post by **GSB** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:18 am

Thanks, that looks like the way to go then. Fingers crossed.

GSB · Post by **GSB** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:35 pm

Had to order in the mounting today, Haynes

also says 'undo the four bolts securing the movement limiter mounting bracket to the body' Pug call it the 'Hook Anticouple' my local part dept suggested renewing that as well. I can see two bolts, the picture of it shows three, not sure how to get at 3rd. Do you need to be triple jointed ?

Post by **teamster1975** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:46 pm

GSB wrote: I can see two bolts, the picture of it shows three, not sure how to get at 3rd. Do you need to be triple jointed ?

It is do-able, you need a small socket wrench to get in there.

totaleclipse · Post by **totaleclipse** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:33 pm

teamster1975 wrote:
GSB wrote: I can see two bolts, the picture of it shows three, not sure how to get at 3rd. Do you need to be triple jointed ?
It is do-able, you need a small socket wrench to get in there.

2nd'd

can get it with a spanner if you take the top 2 out 1st as well.

Post by **teamster1975** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:46 pm

totaleclipse wrote: 2nd'd

can get it with a spanner if you take the top 2 out 1st as well.

Ratchet spanner preferable!

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