J jim cooper Patron member Joined Jan 1, 2007 Messages 728 Points 262 Location Bangor, County Down May 31, 2012 #1 I get a sort of low pitched rumble/rattle on poor surfaces, coming from the front end. Apart from worn drop links could anything else cause this noise? Last edited: May 31, 2012
I get a sort of low pitched rumble/rattle on poor surfaces, coming from the front end. Apart from worn drop links could anything else cause this noise?
MarkThompson4 Patron member Parked in the garage Written a guide Joined Sep 13, 2010 Messages 1,407 Points 246 Location Bridge of Weir May 31, 2012 #2 Could also be the bushes for the suspension wishbones are worn.
J juanjo1982 Patron member Joined Aug 14, 2004 Messages 51 Points 10 Location Guatemala Jun 2, 2012 #3 Have the same problem for 3 years. Change the drop links, bushes, nothing worked.
Dcthebear Member Joined Apr 4, 2012 Messages 733 Points 135 Location Peterborough Jun 2, 2012 #4 Had similar on an Skoda years ago, turned out to be an oil less shock absorber.
Morty Mort NobodyBlamesTheHappyGuy! Written 5 guides Joined Jun 30, 2003 Messages 2,986 Points 509 Location 69° North Jun 2, 2012 #5 Might be the wishbone's outer ball joint. The balljoint appeared to be worn/loose like a tootbrush in a glass.
Might be the wishbone's outer ball joint. The balljoint appeared to be worn/loose like a tootbrush in a glass.
FiatFleetFamily Established member Joined Aug 8, 2008 Messages 776 Points 282 Location Ayrshire Jun 3, 2012 #6 All of the above, but also check that your anti roll bar bushes are not cracked and need replacing, most people forget about these.
All of the above, but also check that your anti roll bar bushes are not cracked and need replacing, most people forget about these.
OP OP J jim cooper Patron member Joined Jan 1, 2007 Messages 728 Points 262 Location Bangor, County Down Jun 6, 2012 #7 Turned out to be a worn drop link on the driver's side.