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Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 2001

posted by  someone claiming to be Chagrined on  Mon Dec 13 02:24 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I have a 2001 V70 T-5 that has developed a strange clunking noise on the engine side of the firewall. Seems to make the noise at various and completely unpredictable times (can't really "make" it happen) sounding like it is from the right, left, middle, depending. Happens mostly at slow speeds and can happen usually while turning. Not the end links and the control arms are fine as are the strut tower mounts... Steering rack? Weeping a bit but no tightness or groaning from the steering. Anyone have a similar problem...?








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    Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  someone claiming to be smstewie on  Tue Dec 21 01:52 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Bad engine bushing, located on the top of the engine. Mounts to the firewall.








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    Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  DumbAsBricks on  Tue Dec 14 14:41 CST 2004
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    Does it sound like something rattling in a tin can? It makes the sound when you push the car up and down with your hands?








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      Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 2001

      posted by  someone claiming to be Chagrined on  Wed Dec 15 04:59 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      No, it sounds as if something, like an end-link is bad, but those are fine, control arms, tie-rods, etc... are fine. The strut towers are good too and that's the weird thing is that all looks and checks out fine, but the clunking continues. Sometimes from the right side, sometimes from the left. I have an apron at the end of my driveway from the road recently being repaved. Last night coming home from work I went over it at a diagonal and got one thump ont he right and two on the left. This morniing, leaving, driving at about 20-25mph in a straight line, a thunk from the right... just don't get it...?








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        Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 2001

        posted by  fschertenl on  Fri Dec 17 07:47 CST 2004
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        How many miles are on this car? The very first thing that I think of from the description of your "clunk" would be a loose or broken motor mount. The lower mount is hard to see and many times has been the cause of the noise that you are describing. I would have this and all mounts checked out. Good luck, Fred.








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      Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  RedAlrt on  Tue Dec 14 15:19 CST 2004
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      ...Does it sound like something rattling in a tin can? It makes the sound when you push the car up and down with your hands?



      My 98 V70 makes that exact sound on the right front side. I've changed the control arms, inner and outer tie rod ends and swaybar links so I don't suspect those parts. What do you think it could be?








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        Front End Clunking Sound V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be gybeman on  Fri Dec 17 14:07 CST 2004 [RELATED]

        My 01 V70 started a small clunking going over small jiggly bumps and pavement cracks, but it became very regular so I took it in and they replaced a steering link (under warranty too). Part was $50 from the dealer plus $30 for labour and it went away.
        My 850 has now developed an occasional clunk when turning tight turns. I'm thinking it may be the CV joint, but at 240K kms now, it may be the wheel bearing as I had to replace a noisy one on the other side last year.







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