Front end clunking noise
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Front end clunking noise
Happy Holidays all,
What seemed like a minor, occasional noise a few months ago is happening a lot lately and I will happily accept anyone's advice.
It feels like the front end bottoms-out very easily lately at low speeds and it sounds like a serious clunking.
I have read about strut mounts, struts, spring seats, sway bar end links, tie rod ends. I am sure there are more things that I haven't read about.
Can anyone offer a suggestion before my yearly hosing at the repair shop?
It is an '02 T6, with 76K on it.
BTW i I did my own brakes and rotors (with help). Are replacing the spark plugs easier or harder for a novice like myself?
What seemed like a minor, occasional noise a few months ago is happening a lot lately and I will happily accept anyone's advice.
It feels like the front end bottoms-out very easily lately at low speeds and it sounds like a serious clunking.
I have read about strut mounts, struts, spring seats, sway bar end links, tie rod ends. I am sure there are more things that I haven't read about.
Can anyone offer a suggestion before my yearly hosing at the repair shop?
It is an '02 T6, with 76K on it.
BTW i I did my own brakes and rotors (with help). Are replacing the spark plugs easier or harder for a novice like myself?
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RE: Front end clunking noise
The spring seats are about $25 to $35 if you buy them from Advanced Auto. IPD sells stronger ones. I had one replaced not too long ago. I won't mess with the springs. It shouldn't cost too much to have it done if you wont want to do it yourself, but dont let them take you for a ride either.
If that nut goes round and round, then you know it's the seat. If it's springy when you try to turn it, then Tech will have to give you advice from there.
If that nut goes round and round, then you know it's the seat. If it's springy when you try to turn it, then Tech will have to give you advice from there.
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RE: Front end clunking noise
Thanks guys. I'll get out there today.
75, you said you did this job. Did you do it yourself? Did you replace the struts as well? Are you more than 'average' handy'? Most importantly, did replacing the springs fix the problem?
Tech, I just read your thread on early replacement of the timing belt. Gulp. My s80 has 77K on it. Should I be be planning on this procedure? What should I look for in a new mechanic? Should I offer to supply the parts?
Thanks again guys!
75, you said you did this job. Did you do it yourself? Did you replace the struts as well? Are you more than 'average' handy'? Most importantly, did replacing the springs fix the problem?
Tech, I just read your thread on early replacement of the timing belt. Gulp. My s80 has 77K on it. Should I be be planning on this procedure? What should I look for in a new mechanic? Should I offer to supply the parts?
Thanks again guys!
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RE: Front end clunking noise
Yes, I did do this one myself... it wasn't the springs that were the issue, is what the spring seats that had the bearing torn away from the molded rubber. It would "clunk" over bumps. If I do one side, I do the other figuring it would happen on that side next soon anyway! Thus, both sides with new seats and bearings. When you have the "tops" off the suspension, you have the bearing/seat/spring all off the strut thus you could replace the strut if needed. Pay attention to the eccentric settings for camber though...
As far as the timing belt, I did a write up on my experience with it... it can be found here:
https://volvoforums.com/m_101491/tm.htm
As far as experience, hard to judge my own experience...
Good luck!
As far as the timing belt, I did a write up on my experience with it... it can be found here:
https://volvoforums.com/m_101491/tm.htm
As far as experience, hard to judge my own experience...
Good luck!
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RE: Front end clunking noise
Sorry no link but if it is just the links that are bad its only 2 nuts per side and it is off.
To replace the entire sway bar you need to drop the subframe.
But im guessing it is just the links that are bad.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/193
That should be what you need.
To replace the entire sway bar you need to drop the subframe.
But im guessing it is just the links that are bad.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/193
That should be what you need.