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 Post subject: a big clunk
PostPosted:Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:56 pm 
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Car Details:1979 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta 305
So i am driving along on a typical UK road. Pot holes, manhole covers, missing tarmac... you get the picture...
Anyway, i get a clunk when i go over bumps, and not tiny bumps, but the bigger ones.
It sounds like there is something loose with the suspension, or the body is loose on the chassis. However i have checked all i can see, it has passed 4 MOT's since i got it (it has happened since i got it)
The car is really sound. It was a Miami car, then california then UK (wow.. what a ride! :-/) So there is no rust. I thought at first that it was the front fender flexing, or not bolted on tightly somewhere, but all looks ok.

any ideas?... it has been driving me crazy for 4 years and makes it sound like a real junker, when it is actually a lovely drive.

Thanks

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:55 am 
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Exhaust hitting something possibly??? Which part of the car does the noise come from? cheers....Nige

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:00 pm 
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Hi Evilzee28
Thanks for the reply :-)
The noise seems to be from the front right of the car... (passenger side) Initially i thought i was the bonnet banging.... but it seems deeper. The exhaust used to bang.... but i now have a nice S.Steel one that is nicely mounted :-)

suspension or fender area is my guess, but i have been looking for ages with no luck so i guess it could be elsewhere

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:50 pm 
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Have you been under the car to look for any signs of something hitting something it didn't ought to?? Remember that sounds can "travel" under a car & it might not be where you think it's coming from. Once it's up in th air, I'd check to make sure nothing is loose & that nothing is worn on the suspension. I doubt very much if it's a body panel making a clunking noise. Double check that your new exhaust hasn't moved on its brackets & hits the body work or rear axle. cheers.....Nige

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:55 pm 
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Thanks Nige, It is a good plan. I was hoping that they might find it on an MOT, but i guess having a goot root around one sunny day might be a good idea :-)

Cheers for the advice, i will find my torch :-)

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:17 am 
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Car Details:"Overdose"
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Corvette C6 Z06 Brakes,
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Location:Watford
Where abouts are you if your local to me bring it down and i will take a look for you.

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:03 am 
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I am just south of croydon, i get it taxed next month, so it would not be a massive trip to Watford. shall i post my email or moby here and you can let me know when you might be available?

That would be a great help thank you for posting :-)

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:48 pm 
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Car Details:"Overdose"
Iroc convertible
Custom airride, SLP exhaust, 20" Iroc rims, Mini tubbed, Everything new or uprated.
Corvette C6 Z06 Brakes,
Procharger on the way.
Location:Watford
My email is americantechnique@talk21.com or my work number is 01923 225237 just ask for Richard let me know when you get it on the road and we can arrange a time to bring it to us.

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:16 pm 
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Fabulous :-) thank you! I will call you in about 10 days when i get her taxed :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: a big clunk
PostPosted:Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:37 pm 
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Just an idea....
could it be your suspension topping or bottoming out on worn units?


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