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low speed clunking.

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Japedo
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low speed clunking.

Post by Japedo »

Hey folks, my wife's 01 XC has develoded a front end clunk that is only noticable at low speeds. Like in drive ways and parking lots when very slowly going thru potholes. The car is driing great with no shakes vib's or pulling.
THe car has 141miles on it now and had the entire front end short of the axles replaced at 100miles "16months ago" by a local dealer with oem parts. only because it was warranty wrk tho.
I had the car on the hoist a few days ago and everything was good except I have a driver side inner tie rod end that has got a bit of play in it. BUt I can't see that 1mm of play causing my clunking.
I did notice that my struts move up and down about 1/4 inch while I bounce the front end of the car with the hood up and looking at them there. Also my upper engine mount "that bar with the bushings on the top" seems to have alot of movement compared to my 850. Maybe it's supposed to.
Im thinking I need new strut bushings or whatever those things are called that are rubber and fit up into the strut mount. :? or maybe it's a motor mount issue.
any ideas?
Thanks
2003 v70 2.5tawd black/black 120miles
2007 nissan altima 2.5 cvt 107miles
2001 xc70 211 miles " collision"/ parts car
1994 850 turbo 315miles 5 speed "stoped fixing it"

lelabonte
Posts: 2
Joined: 24 September 2009
Year and Model: 2001 s60
Location: Maine

Post by lelabonte »

did you have any luck with this? I have had a front strut mount replaced but still hear the noise - now it is just in the back and also feels like it is under the middle of the car...

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