Clunk in Front End on Acceleration

iceb52! · Post by **iceb52!** » 29 Jan 2005, 15:00

I have a 2000 V70. 118,000 miles. When accelerating from a stop, there is a "clunk-clunk" sound that comes from somewhere in the front end. It is noticeable on moderate to hard acceleration. It only occurs when accelerating from a stop. It is most noticeable if you are backing up and shift to drive just before the car stops moving backwards and then accelerate. My wife is a pretty tame driver and she complains of the noise often. It does not make any sounds when turning or if you bounce the car up and down when parked. I assume CV joints would make more noise. Could it be a strut problem?

Tsquared · Post by **Tsquared** » 29 Jan 2005, 15:36

Check the motor mounts...

smithy · Post by **smithy** » 29 Jan 2005, 17:43

My 850 did the same thing and upper motor mount was SHOT! Replaced it and it went away. Suddenly acceleration is FUN again!

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/engine_mount2.php

Check this link for DIY instructions that made it really easy for me!

navima · Post by **navima** » 02 Feb 2005, 02:43

my 95 85O needed a new controll arm it was big monies, but it was coverd by warrentee i think, in anycase all i had to ay for was laybor.