Big clunk, big deal?
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Big clunk, big deal?
Hello all. Having a bit of an issue with my '93 xj6. Was traveling the other day and hit a patch of unpleasant roadway, my cat is lowered a lot and seems to have not faired well. I have a very loud, very frequent clunk coming from what seems to be my right front. Upon visual inspection of the front end there is nothing out of the ordinary. All bushings are accounted for and in good shape, motor mounts LOOK ok, steering rack is holding in place just fine. Is there any other components I'm missing here? Beginning to get pretty stumped with this. Thank you kindly in advance for any help.
Addition; I've come to the conclusion that contact is being made between the motor and the subframe. What could cause this if things look normal?
Addition; I've come to the conclusion that contact is being made between the motor and the subframe. What could cause this if things look normal?
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Hi Bennkishh,
The most common cause of a clunk or knocking sound from either front corner is failure of the shock top bushings, which allows the shock shaft to bang against the hole in the wheel well. The photos at the links below show what I mean:
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For the engine to contact the subframe, an engine mount would have to break. I can't recall ever hearing of that happening on an XJ40, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Don
The most common cause of a clunk or knocking sound from either front corner is failure of the shock top bushings, which allows the shock shaft to bang against the hole in the wheel well. The photos at the links below show what I mean:
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
For the engine to contact the subframe, an engine mount would have to break. I can't recall ever hearing of that happening on an XJ40, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Don
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Hi Bennkishh,
The most common cause of a clunk or knocking sound from either front corner is failure of the shock top bushings, which allows the shock shaft to bang against the hole in the wheel well. The photos at the links below show what I mean:
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
For the engine to contact the subframe, an engine mount would have to break. I can't recall ever hearing of that happening on an XJ40, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Don
The most common cause of a clunk or knocking sound from either front corner is failure of the shock top bushings, which allows the shock shaft to bang against the hole in the wheel well. The photos at the links below show what I mean:
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
For the engine to contact the subframe, an engine mount would have to break. I can't recall ever hearing of that happening on an XJ40, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Don
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Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Don
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