clunk on acceleration

the elk · Mar 24th, 2014, 11:57

Hi

there is a clunk on the front left when accelerating and turning left.

ive got my hands underneath and it feels like the clunk is coming from the drive shaft engine end.

does this mean a replacement driveshaft or can it be fixed? or could it be lubrication?

Thanks

cheshired5 · Mar 24th, 2014, 13:42

First impression sounds to me like a worn bush on your lower control arm (wishbone) or it may also be an engine mount on it's way out.
Neither are big jobs as such but costs could mount with labour if you can't do it yourself.

martinrpeachey · Mar 24th, 2014, 13:52

Pop the center cap off the middle of the wheel, grab a 12mm socket on an extension and tighten the hub bolt. See if the noise goes away.

Mar 24th, 2014, 11:57	#1
the elk New Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2021 09:12 Join Date: May 2013 Location: leicester	clunk on acceleration Hi there is a clunk on the front left when accelerating and turning left. ive got my hands underneath and it feels like the clunk is coming from the drive shaft engine end. does this mean a replacement driveshaft or can it be fixed? or could it be lubrication? Thanks

Mar 24th, 2014, 13:42	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	First impression sounds to me like a worn bush on your lower control arm (wishbone) or it may also be an engine mount on it's way out. Neither are big jobs as such but costs could mount with labour if you can't do it yourself. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 24th, 2014, 13:52	#3
martinrpeachey Premier Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2018 07:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: poole	Pop the center cap off the middle of the wheel, grab a 12mm socket on an extension and tighten the hub bolt. See if the noise goes away. __________________ 310.2bhp, 333ft/lb, 19T powered ex-plod with 224,000 miles

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