[Eddamoo]

Hi All,

This is quite rare, but when i boot it from low speed and i presume the X-Drive is pushing the Torque to front wheels, i occasionally get a single loudish clunk from the front left.

I'm pretty sure its not the rack as i fitted the updated parts and it now feels tight with no slop. I also don't think its the ARB droplinks either as the car is quiet around corners and over bumps.

Any ideas what it could be please?

The car does also make a pinging noise also from the front left when reversing and turning - i suspect it could be top-mount related?

Thanks and happy new year!

[454697819]

Broken spring?

[00 Agent]

I'd also suggest engine or gearbox mounts. not had any issues on my BMW yet but was common on my renaultsport.

[Gaz2309]

Might also be worth getting the transfer box checked? I had an issue similar symptoms and turned out to be the transfer box!

[Profet]

I had the same symptoms. It was a broken motor mount bracket. Here’s to hoping that if yours is broken, it’s the right side. That one is 1/3rd the price of the left.

[Eddamoo]

Wow thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll check all those things. Pretty sure it's not the spring as give given it a good feel, plus I bloody hope it's not the transfer case! It definitely feels like a front left knock.

Originally Posted by Profet

I had the same symptoms. It was a broken motor mount bracket. Here’s to hoping that if yours is broken, it’s the right side. That one is 1/3rd the price of the left.

Thanks mate, did you manage to spot the damage or is it a case of using a prybar to check it?

[Profet]

I am lucky enough to to have an extended warranty so the dealership saw the damage. But apparently it’s obvious from underneath once the panels are all removed.

When I get my car back it should have the broken part in the trunk. I’ll take pictures of it and post here.