Suspension: - 2002 V70 -Suspension - maybe

kymg · Sep 4th, 2013, 11:09

Hi All,

I have noticed a bit of a clunking/rattle in my car I think it comes from the rear right side of the car - it really is a bit hard to tell.

Has anyone else heard a similar noise and if so what did it turn out to be?

I think it is one of those problems that could cost a lot to find and then maybe threepence ha'penny to fix if I was to take the car to 'the man'

Cheers

wise old monkey · Sep 4th, 2013, 11:10

i have the same problem, changed loads of things still cant find it, let me know how you get on

reesky · Sep 4th, 2013, 11:21

I had this problem once when I bought a strut mount from PartsMonster on eBay which turned out to be utter and complete rubbish.

The metal part of the strut mount inside the rubber bit was banging against the metal of the car body.

I also have had knockings which turned out to be dampers - in my case, Anschler dampers which turned which were neither use nor ornament. That particular knocking went when replaced by Sachs which are one of the OEM suppliers.

RM955I · Sep 4th, 2013, 11:52

I have just started to suffer this problem. It's felt as a clunk on "high speed" compression - that doesn't mean when I'm going fast; it means when there is a sharp bump as opposed to a less acute bump. I haven't investigated yet but assumed it would be the suspension mounts

kymg · Sep 4th, 2013, 21:20

Thanks for the advice.

The difficult thing is that it only seems to occur when I am driving and so it is a little (read a lot) difficult to determine what the problem is. I haven't tried springing the car whilst it is stationary I must admit. It is a bit difficult to find a spot to put some weight in the car. On my old 240 I could stand on the bumper bar and spring the car up and down.

I shall investigate your suggestions and report back.

coughlanc · Sep 4th, 2013, 22:01

I had a knocking coming from my old V90 about 18 months back which despite my best efforts I was unable to identify.
I took the car into my local Kwik Fit and dropped the MOT tester a drink He stuck the car on the the ATL ramps and gave it a shake while we had a nose around underneath. We quickly found the offending bushes and they were swapped.

wise old monkey · Sep 10th, 2013, 18:33

any updates on this????

Brams · Sep 13th, 2013, 07:24

I have a similar problem & I think the Volvo technician it is the strut top mounts/bushes that need replacing (something like that I can't remember exactly), might be worth a look anyway.

wise old monkey · Sep 13th, 2013, 11:37

i changed mine under advice from a garage, it wasnt them

Sep 4th, 2013, 11:09	#1
kymg Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 23:56 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Clare Valley	2002 V70 -Suspension - maybe Hi All, I have noticed a bit of a clunking/rattle in my car I think it comes from the rear right side of the car - it really is a bit hard to tell. Has anyone else heard a similar noise and if so what did it turn out to be? I think it is one of those problems that could cost a lot to find and then maybe threepence ha'penny to fix if I was to take the car to 'the man' Cheers

Sep 4th, 2013, 11:52	#4
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	I have just started to suffer this problem. It's felt as a clunk on "high speed" compression - that doesn't mean when I'm going fast; it means when there is a sharp bump as opposed to a less acute bump. I haven't investigated yet but assumed it would be the suspension mounts __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Sep 4th, 2013, 11:10	#2
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:04 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	i have the same problem, changed loads of things still cant find it, let me know how you get on

Sep 4th, 2013, 11:21	#3
reesky Senior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2022 22:38 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Here	I had this problem once when I bought a strut mount from PartsMonster on eBay which turned out to be utter and complete rubbish. The metal part of the strut mount inside the rubber bit was banging against the metal of the car body. I also have had knockings which turned out to be dampers - in my case, Anschler dampers which turned which were neither use nor ornament. That particular knocking went when replaced by Sachs which are one of the OEM suppliers.

Sep 4th, 2013, 21:20	#5
kymg Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 23:56 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Clare Valley	Thanks for the advice. The difficult thing is that it only seems to occur when I am driving and so it is a little (read a lot) difficult to determine what the problem is. I haven't tried springing the car whilst it is stationary I must admit. It is a bit difficult to find a spot to put some weight in the car. On my old 240 I could stand on the bumper bar and spring the car up and down. I shall investigate your suggestions and report back.

Sep 4th, 2013, 22:01	#6
coughlanc Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent	I had a knocking coming from my old V90 about 18 months back which despite my best efforts I was unable to identify. I took the car into my local Kwik Fit and dropped the MOT tester a drink He stuck the car on the the ATL ramps and gave it a shake while we had a nose around underneath. We quickly found the offending bushes and they were swapped.

Sep 10th, 2013, 18:33	#7
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:04 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	any updates on this????

Sep 13th, 2013, 07:24	#8
Brams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 05:17 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canterbury	I have a similar problem & I think the Volvo technician it is the strut top mounts/bushes that need replacing (something like that I can't remember exactly), might be worth a look anyway.

Sep 13th, 2013, 11:37	#9
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:04 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	i changed mine under advice from a garage, it wasnt them

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