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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: gamestaffords on 07 August 2014, 14:53

Title: Clunking
Post by: gamestaffords on 07 August 2014, 14:53

Hi, there is a loud clunking noise happening when i pull off, i have changed the wishbone bushes so i no there ok and everything looked ok with the wheel off.
someone has mentioned the drive shaft so just after some advice what the possible faults could be????
Thanks in advance
Ross
   

Title: Re: Clunking
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 07 August 2014, 15:12

stuck caliper maybe

Title: Re: Clunking
Post by: Oops gti on 09 August 2014, 15:52

I had a similar problem on my new 1.8turbo turned out to be the gearbox mounting bush. When you check this you want to try and rock the engine back to front and if there's any play then it'll need to be replaced. Unfortunately as well as doing this you'll have to replace the dog bone as well, no one really knows why they go at the same time but they do. Hope this helps a little.

Title: Re: Clunking
Post by: gamestaffords on 11 August 2014, 08:48

Thanks, is the gearbox mounting bush hard to change? is it a DIY job or is a ramp and garage required?

Title: Re: Clunking
Post by: Dgold180 on 11 August 2014, 17:30

Quote from: gamestaffords on 11 August 2014, 08:48

Thanks, is the gearbox mounting bush hard to change? is it a DIY job or is a ramp and garage required?

a lift would make things easy. However you can jack the car up at the front and put it on axle stands. once that's done then jack up the gear box a touch just to take the strain off.

Title: Re: Clunking
Post by: Oops gti on 11 August 2014, 18:05

No mate it's not hard, I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination but I found it very easy to do. Like it's already been said you'll need to jack up the gearbox to get them off. Then replace the dog bone.   :smiley:

Title: Re: Clunking
Post by: gamestaffords on 14 August 2014, 17:33

Thanks all, great help as always!!!!