Advice on clunking noise coming from front of driver side

[Boxster_racer]

Another query please:
I had a clunking noise for a while now coming from the front of the driver side.
I thought it was to do with the shocks. Took it to my local OPC, as the car is under extended warranty, and they found nothing (other than a nail in my brand new tyre ...!).
Today I felt the clunking noise stronger, and it feels it is coming from behind the steering.
I think it happens when the car is warm/ has been driven for a while.
Has anyone had a similar issue? If so, did you find a solution?

Thanks !

[Pauloamore]

Gt4s clunk on pot holes. Does the noise happen during a suspension shock?

As a suggestion - record it.

[EGTE]

If some of the suspension parts are rose-jointed (ARB links, perhaps), it will be normal.

[Boxster_racer]

Pauloamore said:

Gt4s clunk on pot holes. Does the noise happen during a suspension shock?

As a suggestion - record it.

Thank you. It happens even when not driving over potholes. The OPC checked the shock area and found no issues.
I have the feeling is coming from the steering column. I tried to record it with my phone, but it’s difficult to hear when playing back due to engine and road noise.

Edited by Boxster_racer on Sunday 27th May 20:17

[gwsinc]

This is a long shot, but I regularly 'feel' a very slight bump or two when I rest my foot on the bulkhead under the steering wheel while coming to a stop. As the fuel tank is in front of the pedals I believe is the movement of fuel as it only happens when the fuel tank is 3/4-1/2 full.

It puzzled me for a while but all made sense when I took the location of the fuel tank into account.

If it's an audible clunk then I doubt this is relevant but hope it helps nevertheless.

[Boxster_racer]

gwsinc said:

This is a long shot, but I regularly 'feel' a very slight bump or two when I rest my foot on the bulkhead under the steering wheel while coming to a stop. As the fuel tank is in front of the pedals I believe is the movement of fuel as it only happens when the fuel tank is 3/4-1/2 full.

It puzzled me for a while but all made sense when I took the location of the fuel tank into account.

If it's an audible clunk then I doubt this is relevant but hope it helps nevertheless.

Thank you ! I’ll look out for it in my next drive. OPC said to bring it back for a further check.

[kingroon]

Hi,

Just a suggestion from experience, but get them to check the Top Mount Rubbers..

[Boxster_racer]

kingroon said:

Hi,

Just a suggestion from experience, but get them to check the Top Mount Rubbers..

Thanks ! And will do!

[Boxster_racer]

gwsinc said:

This is a long shot, but I regularly 'feel' a very slight bump or two when I rest my foot on the bulkhead under the steering wheel while coming to a stop. As the fuel tank is in front of the pedals I believe is the movement of fuel as it only happens when the fuel tank is 3/4-1/2 full.

It puzzled me for a while but all made sense when I took the location of the fuel tank into account.

If it's an audible clunk then I doubt this is relevant but hope it helps nevertheless.

Checked it and it is not the same as noted in the post description. Thanks for your advice anyway !