ns/f clunking when over bumps.Fiesta Mk3

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Fri 12 Jan 2007 20:28
ns/f clunking when over bumps.Fiesta Mk3 - milkyjoe
hi, i get a bit of a clunk and clatter on the front nearside wheel/suspension, is this my bushes and if so
are they easy to replace or do i get someone to do them, im capable of doing my tappets so would i be proficiant
in tackling this task ? or could it be something else. cheers
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Fri 12 Jan 2007 20:58
ns/f clunking when over bumps - stuartl
It would be useful if we knew what vehicle we were talking about.......................... : o )
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Fri 12 Jan 2007 21:01
ns/f clunking when over bumps - milkyjoe
yeah would help, fiesta mk 3 (89) cheers {Added to subject header - DD}
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Fri 12 Jan 2007 21:26
ns/f clunking when over bumps - milkyjoe
actually stu it says wot car it is at the head of the question!
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Sat 13 Jan 2007 00:15
ns/f clunking when over bumps - Dynamic Dave
actually stu it says wot car it is at the head of the question!


That's because I added it in after you confirmed what the vehicle was - as per the edited in comment in your confirmation post.

DD. BR Moderator.
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Sat 13 Jan 2007 00:36
ns/f clunking when over bumps - milkyjoe
my apologies
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Sat 13 Jan 2007 10:33
ns/f clunking when over bumps.Fiesta Mk3 - piston power
Try looking at the top suspension mounting they wear and knock, also bottom wishbone bushes,track rod end,anti roll bar bushes get a bar in between those bushes see if there is any play?? good luck..
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