Knocking noise - back of 2002 mondeo -What is it ? -Help

[purple helmut]

I have a 2002 Mondeo 2.0 C-TDCi

It has a heavy knocking noise comming from the back end when I go over a bump, i've been underneath the car and I cant see anything obvious, suspension looks ok etc, Ive been told that these cars have had problems with the rear subframes, how can I tell if it is this thats causing the problem ?

any help / advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

[purple helmut]

Yes it is the rear subframe bushes.

what sort of a job is this to do ? (has anyone done this and can give me any pointers)

It doesn't look to bad a job. (but its not listed in the Haynes manual ????)


Ps, I do have a mate who works for a tyre company with a lazer alignment machine ;-) to set it up again after (looks like theres a few beers coming his way)

any tips appreciated, cheers

[purple helmut]

glassman said:

Check boot space for kids, mother-in-law or wife.

There's always one ..isn't there.... I did say a 'metallic' knocking noise, when I go over a bump !!

we all know kids, mother I/L and Wives make a thud-thud, noise in the boot when cornering, but no noise when going over bumps !

(reminds me of hat old joke .... whats the difference between a Kangaroo and a Kanger-oot)

[purple helmut]

Job done... and it was'nt too bad.

I was quoted £160 for the whole sub-frame from local motor factors (they don't sell just the bushes)

I finished up buying a set of bushes of ebay for £29 !!

Dropped the subframe hammer & chisel the old bushes out, press new bushes in, in the vice, put sub-frame back in aligning thru the alignment holes & had wheel alignment re-set by mate who works for tyre co

Bargain !!!!