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alangms
Member Since: 11 Apr 2009
Location: United Kingdom
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| Dull knocking on rural roads |
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Hi, my D3 which is now 5 years old and has 85k on the clock has developed a dull knock on uneven roads. Been to dealers and they have replaced both upper and lower rear bushes! However, whilst they were obviously badly worn and contributing to the noise I can still hear a dull sound which appears to be around the gearbox/engine bay area. Have looked under vehicle but cannot see anything which looks worn.
Has anyone experienced similar and any ideas, I guess the vehicle needs a ramp to investigate properly which means a trip to the dealer again, but they keep saying they cannot find anything? problem is the dealer is in a city and suspect the roads are too good for them to hear it!
Great forum and keep up the good work, especially now several of these are getting older!!
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 13th Apr 2009 9:08 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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There was a TSB for a steering column problem causing a knock at low speeds. Search "steering knock". “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 14th Apr 2009 2:30 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
 
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Could also be Anti Roll Bar Bushes : Duncan
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| 14th Apr 2009 9:15 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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And the ARB fix is cheaper. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 14th Apr 2009 9:17 am |
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Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1612
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Dull knocking on rural roads
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| 14th Apr 2009 9:22 am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
Posts: 7754
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I just cleared that this weekend by fitting the ARB shimes - contact The Large One, he normally has some in stock - they are quite simple to fit and make for a nice quiet driving experience LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 14th Apr 2009 9:42 am |
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