Technical Clunking noise

[onthejazz]

Hello all
I picked up a 2003 8v active sport on Saturday for my daughter to learn to drive in. Full mot etc. 68k steal for £500
Test drive was fine. Driving it Sunday all fine

Took it out today and there is a clunking noise when going round some corners. The sound sounds like a ball joint on the wishbone. But not knowing much about these cars is there anything else to look for. Sounds like the drivers side.
After a quick google people have said the top strunt mounting kit.

But want to make sure if am looking in the right place before ordererung spare parts etc.

 

[Ziggy122]

Jack it up
Rock wheel at 3 and 9
Does there feel a clunk or a gao between applying pressure and the rack moving?

Do same for 12 and 6
Is there a rocking sensation

Also check wheel bolts are tight too

Ziggy

 

[onthejazz]

Cheers for that,


Will get a good look at the weekend, will try and check the coil spring as well.

 

[onthejazz]

Hello

Well finally got round to having a look. Wishbones look ok. No movement/play when pushing wheel. Put anti roll bar bushes look shot.

£39 for full set. That's my next weekend job. And will go from there.
Plus new back box to install.

So much for a cheap car lol

 

[flisko]

just had a punto that would knock while going over speed bumps or pot holes, changed both arms, anti roll bar bushes and the knocking was still there, later i saw that front shock spring was broken and was missing like 10cm piece, changed spring and knock was gone

 

[BenGP130]

My money would be on Top mount, with euro parts Easter sale you're looking at £25

 

[onthejazz]

Cheers for that. Will give them a look.
Don't know if they look bad or not.

 

[onthejazz]

Pass side.