Clunking

Bogart01 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 2 Sep 2008, 8:58 am

#667236

I have a 1973 Super Bug and have started getting the occassional 'clunk' noise coming from underneath - sounds like a rock flicking up and hitting the underneath. Only happens now and again.

I recently had the front brake pads changed and they also give the occasional squeal - Could the two be related?

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 2 Sep 2008, 9:01 am

#667237

Does it just do it randomly or when accelerating, turning, stopping etc?
Simon

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 2 Sep 2008, 9:02 am

#667239

PS. Welcome to AVD 👍

Bogart01 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 2 Sep 2008, 11:19 am

#667256

Thanks, does it randomly but will have to start taking more note exactly when - it's definitely not specific to turning or accelerating.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 2 Sep 2008, 7:45 pm

#667342

thats very common with strut front ends that need a freshen up
u'll notice its when u hit a bump

itll most likely be either worn ball joints, swaybar or control arm bushings or possibly upper strut bearings

are u getting the token 50mph superbeetle wobble/shimmy??