noise from boot area

[TVRmikey]

Hi all. I seem to have a thumping noise coming from the rear of my chim. It sounds to me like the boot lid is the culprit but the hinges are tight. The boot lid strut does have play in one of the ball joints at the end. Other than the catch itself I'm not sure what else it could be as it only happens over sudden bumps. Is this a normal thing on these?

Many thanks

[TVRmikey]

Sorry should have said mines a 1996 with the teardrop hinges.

[TVRmikey]

Thanks all. Plenty to check. I don't think it's the exhaust as replaced the rubber recently and also the anti roll bar droplinks and the bushes seemed ok but ill check anyway.

[TVRmikey]

Whats the best way to check the shocks as iv put a lever bar and I can't see much movement.

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pb450 said:

Must be the prostitute then!

Quiet the I missus doesn't know lol

[TVRmikey]

If I did the normal damper check I.e pushing on the wing I wod have thought the noise would be evident?

[TVRmikey]

That would make sense will look into that.

[TVRmikey]

Hi Liam that would be great Sundays best for me but not sure on the weather. Can I text you later?

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Mark_S_24 said:

Could it also be the fuel tank flexing and popping?
Sure I've heard of that before

Mark

Hi mark. It seems to happen mainly when going over sudden bumps. Having been out with Liam we seen to think it's shock related.

[TVRmikey]

Is there any particular way to test shock bushes whilst still on the car? Ive tried using a lever and can't seem to make any noise.