clunking noise from front

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nicknitro
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clunking noise from front

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i have a clunking noise on my 2002 206cc 2.0ltr, I jacked the car up and wiggled the front right wheel and didn't feel a clunk. I noticed from under the bonnet there was a slight gap at the top of the suspension mount and the bolt plate (excuse my lack of technical terms), when pushing down on the car body the gap got bigger on both sides, right more than left. should there be any play or should it be tight?

thanks I advance

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If I think you are talking about what I think your are that should be tight. The top mount has failed.

A picture might help.
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ill get a pic put on

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not done this forum thing for a while how do I upload a photo? doh



found it don't worry
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Bump

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Doesn't look too bad. Check bottom ball joint and droplinks
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ok cool thanks

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When I lift clutch up and down while driving the clunking is bad, could it be engine mounts or driveshafts?

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I think so, in addition to the other things mentioned.

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Blimey gonna be expensive then!

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Check the engine and gearbox mounts first .. take it one step at a time.
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Will be looking Friday, I'm paranoid that something is going to fail while I'm driving!

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https://youtu.be/_8Axd2pEIZ0

Is this amount of play normal? It doesn't move hardly any the other side.

Sorry about me moving so much.