Subaru Impreza Forum

stevehulluk · 25 Nov 2004, 02:57 PM

since its started getting cold in a morning, when i pull out of my drive & turn the wheel i hear a clunk from the front wheels :shock: i have to go over a minute bump as i pull out. after the clunk hear nothing all day in the car with regards to noise it drives perfectly. it only does it in a morning, strange :? any idea's anyone?

Big E · 25 Nov 2004, 03:00 PM

stop running over the cat m8 :wink:

stevehulluk · 25 Nov 2004, 03:03 PM

pmsl, no seriously :evil:

Nelson · 25 Nov 2004, 03:32 PM

its the decals mate

Seriously though - hmmm I always thought that clunking etc coming from wheels/suspension is generally due to worn anti roll bar bushes ? It could also be something that freezes over night and then you driving off the drive frees it up ?

stevehulluk · 25 Nov 2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson

its the decals mate

Seriously though - hmmm I always thought that clunking etc coming from wheels/suspension is generally due to worn anti roll bar bushes ? It could also be something that freezes over night and then you driving off the drive frees it up ?

thats what i'm thinking, its only started doing it since it got cold. no problems with it all day, just that slight clunk in a morning :?

buzz · 25 Nov 2004, 07:08 PM

Could be the suspension just settling down, as its cold things contract ( we all know that boys :wink: ) and a bit of movement moves its position.
Dont think its anything to worry about.

like E's cat idea, could put one behind the wheel to save the handbrake :wink:

Buzz

nobby248 · 25 Nov 2004, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stevehulluk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson

its the decals mate

Seriously though - hmmm I always thought that clunking etc coming from wheels/suspension is generally due to worn anti roll bar bushes ? It could also be something that freezes over night and then you driving off the drive frees it up ?

thats what i'm thinking, its only started doing it since it got cold. no problems with it all day, just that slight clunk in a morning :?

Hi Steve.....
Must be your bling bling rattling mate

Think like Nelson and Buzz said.... or even Hand brake related.... but nothing to worry about.

ATB

Nobby.

newie · 25 Nov 2004, 07:43 PM

Steve

i got similar knock in the mornings (not every morning)

turns out it's the Handbrake sticking slightly.

could it be this?

buzz · 25 Nov 2004, 08:39 PM

Get similar when discs have got wet and you get that slight rust build up, but goes as soon as the wheels turn.
Re -reading steve's problem, it sounds like its after he has moved off a short distance, so that would rule out handbrake or slight build up on disc due to damp.

Still think its settling down or as nelson says bushes.

Buzz

PiG · 25 Nov 2004, 08:51 PM

I have that problem (and a few others!) and replaced both anti roll bars and front and rear droplinks, didn't solve it

then, I have traced it to worn steering rack bushes which will be replaced at the weekend - I will report back!

PiG · 27 Nov 2004, 05:38 PM

problem solved!

stevehulluk · 08 Dec 2004, 11:07 AM

got the car checked out last nite, nothing whatsoever wrong with it :? must be the cold weather & the fact my car ain't garaged

ops: the guy who checked said the car was in tip top condition, unlike the driver :shock: :wink:

buzz · 08 Dec 2004, 07:34 PM

Good news there steve :wink:

Buzz

andrewwhitcombe · 08 Dec 2004, 08:12 PM

Nice1.
Thats always good news!

8)

Big E · 09 Dec 2004, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by stevehulluk

got the car checked out last nite, nothing whatsoever wrong with it :? must be the cold weather & the fact my car ain't garaged

ops: the guy who checked said the car was in tip top condition, unlike the driver :shock: :wink:

i could have told you that Steve :wink:

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stevehulluk Senior Scooby Join Date: May 2004 Location: hull Posts: 1,572	clunking in a morning since its started getting cold in a morning, when i pull out of my drive & turn the wheel i hear a clunk from the front wheels :shock: i have to go over a minute bump as i pull out. after the clunk hear nothing all day in the car with regards to noise it drives perfectly. it only does it in a morning, strange :? any idea's anyone?
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Big E Veteran Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,827	stop running over the cat m8 :wink:
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Nelson Dedicated Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South West Posts: 2,659	its the decals mate Seriously though - hmmm I always thought that clunking etc coming from wheels/suspension is generally due to worn anti roll bar bushes ? It could also be something that freezes over night and then you driving off the drive frees it up ?
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25 Nov 2004, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
buzz Veteran Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: shropshire Posts: 3,565	Could be the suspension just settling down, as its cold things contract ( we all know that boys :wink: ) and a bit of movement moves its position. Dont think its anything to worry about. like E's cat idea, could put one behind the wheel to save the handbrake :wink: Buzz
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newie Dedicated Scooby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,098	Steve i got similar knock in the mornings (not every morning) turns out it's the Handbrake sticking slightly. could it be this?
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25 Nov 2004, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
buzz Veteran Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: shropshire Posts: 3,565	Get similar when discs have got wet and you get that slight rust build up, but goes as soon as the wheels turn. Re -reading steve's problem, it sounds like its after he has moved off a short distance, so that would rule out handbrake or slight build up on disc due to damp. Still think its settling down or as nelson says bushes. Buzz
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25 Nov 2004, 08:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
PiG Regular Scooby Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 107	I have that problem (and a few others!) and replaced both anti roll bars and front and rear droplinks, didn't solve it then, I have traced it to worn steering rack bushes which will be replaced at the weekend - I will report back!
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PiG Regular Scooby Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 107	problem solved!
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stevehulluk Senior Scooby Join Date: May 2004 Location: hull Posts: 1,572	got the car checked out last nite, nothing whatsoever wrong with it :? must be the cold weather & the fact my car ain't garaged ops: the guy who checked said the car was in tip top condition, unlike the driver :shock: :wink:
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buzz Veteran Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: shropshire Posts: 3,565	Good news there steve :wink: Buzz
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