What can it be?

[waynester]

I have just had 4 new uj's fitted as the o/s was partially seized and made the car feel like the rear right wheel was buckled.
Anyway, i am doing a few jobs before BBWF and i am unsure about a particular problem i have. Sometimes when turning left or right whilst driving there is a metallic clunk noise coming from the steering area. The bushes have been replaced with poly's and the track rod ends seem good? Any ideas?

Wayne(ster)

[NHyde]

Check the bush at the point the column goes through the bodywork. Had a similar thing on the 400 . RT made up and fitted new and problem went away .

[waynester]

I've looked there already Neil and the steering uj looks new and has no play?? It sounds like the clunk is coming from the nearside front??

[NHyde]

Not the UJ itself, there is a bush "in " the bodywork . If you grab the column above ( towards the steering wheel) the UJ and try to move it vertically you should be able to tell . This " Can" transmit to the pedal box which will give you the sensation you are getting .

No certainty , and I stand to be corrected , but will be interested to know what it is .

>> Edited by NHyde on Saturday 10th July 00:25

[SEVANS]

Wheel bearing or upper/lower ball joint????

[19560]

SEVANS said:

upper/lower ball joint????

That would be my guess.