Front end clunk

Gazzer83 · Oct 4th, 2013, 11:40

1999 V40 1.8 petrol.
When i start / stop or moving off there is a noise from the front end. I have replaced the lower arms, the arb link arms, arb bushes, checked engine mounts, steering, discs and pads. These have all checked out ok.
Could it be the top mounts. Springs look ok.
It seems to have gotten worse over the last week or so.

Anadinolin · Oct 4th, 2013, 12:20

Ok, try in neutral first....jab the throtle and listen out for the same knocking noise, it it happens on acceleration, then deceleration then it an engine mount somewhere, i was told the gearbox mount tends to go quick, also is it not smooth in thick traffic slowing down and accelerating, it would feel notchy.

if you suspect top mounts, get em checked out for a second o/p

Gazzer83 · Oct 5th, 2013, 10:42

Have checked the engine mounts. They are ok and top mounts appear to be siting central. So any suggestions welcome.

Alex121 · Oct 5th, 2013, 10:53

Droplinks? Anything rattling in the glove box?

Gazzer83 · Oct 5th, 2013, 13:18

Hi Alex,
Drop links replaced and defo not anything inside glovebox or car, defo external as it is louder with window open. No noise when over 40.

Gazzer83 · Oct 6th, 2013, 11:39

Servicing the car yesterday and while i was under the car noticed that nearside arm rear mount looked a bit manky. Jacked up that side of the car and the rear bush on the arm was ripped. This was a new genuine volvo part when i fitted it 5 months ago. I replaced it with a Lemforder made one ( been using them for years on other cars) and the noise has now disappeared. Problem solved.I think i will stick with the manufacturers that i know. I have never had problems with after market parts before, mostly because i know what i can and cant depend on as decent parts.

Gazzer83 · Oct 13th, 2013, 14:22

Another clunking noise, but could also feel it in the steering and screeching round corners. Track rod ends. The ones i took off were ancient. Had a split pin in them Cant remember the last time i changed onne with a split pin in it. Al changed and a wheel alignment. Now nice and smooth and a a lot better in the wet around corners. It must have been going for a while. When i took it off you could move it side to side. Changed as a pair. Got rear alignment checked at the same time and it is well within tolerance. Happy days.

Oct 4th, 2013, 11:40	#1
Gazzer83 Gazzer Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth	Front end clunk 1999 V40 1.8 petrol. When i start / stop or moving off there is a noise from the front end. I have replaced the lower arms, the arb link arms, arb bushes, checked engine mounts, steering, discs and pads. These have all checked out ok. Could it be the top mounts. Springs look ok. It seems to have gotten worse over the last week or so. __________________ Sept 1999 Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol. Non GDI 168k. Now no more.

Oct 4th, 2013, 12:20	#2
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Ok, try in neutral first....jab the throtle and listen out for the same knocking noise, it it happens on acceleration, then deceleration then it an engine mount somewhere, i was told the gearbox mount tends to go quick, also is it not smooth in thick traffic slowing down and accelerating, it would feel notchy. if you suspect top mounts, get em checked out for a second o/p __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Oct 5th, 2013, 10:42	#3
Gazzer83 Gazzer Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth	Clunk Have checked the engine mounts. They are ok and top mounts appear to be siting central. So any suggestions welcome. __________________ Sept 1999 Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol. Non GDI 168k. Now no more.

Oct 5th, 2013, 13:18	#5
Gazzer83 Gazzer Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth	Clunk Hi Alex, Drop links replaced and defo not anything inside glovebox or car, defo external as it is louder with window open. No noise when over 40. __________________ Sept 1999 Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol. Non GDI 168k. Now no more.

Oct 6th, 2013, 11:39	#6
Gazzer83 Gazzer Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth	Clunk no clunk Servicing the car yesterday and while i was under the car noticed that nearside arm rear mount looked a bit manky. Jacked up that side of the car and the rear bush on the arm was ripped. This was a new genuine volvo part when i fitted it 5 months ago. I replaced it with a Lemforder made one ( been using them for years on other cars) and the noise has now disappeared. Problem solved.I think i will stick with the manufacturers that i know. I have never had problems with after market parts before, mostly because i know what i can and cant depend on as decent parts. __________________ Sept 1999 Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol. Non GDI 168k. Now no more.

Oct 5th, 2013, 10:53	#4
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Droplinks? Anything rattling in the glove box?

Oct 13th, 2013, 14:22	#7
Gazzer83 Gazzer Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth	Clunk Another clunking noise, but could also feel it in the steering and screeching round corners. Track rod ends. The ones i took off were ancient. Had a split pin in them Cant remember the last time i changed onne with a split pin in it. Al changed and a wheel alignment. Now nice and smooth and a a lot better in the wet around corners. It must have been going for a while. When i took it off you could move it side to side. Changed as a pair. Got rear alignment checked at the same time and it is well within tolerance. Happy days. __________________ Sept 1999 Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol. Non GDI 168k. Now no more.

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