Clunk from front end

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Move away from the

Cyber-Redneck

[MattF]

To say fit grease nipples to the end of the stops must be one biggest load of cr$p I’ve yet come across on this site.

To reply in a likewise manner, read what I wrote you pillock. I was advising the other chap on his ball joints.

[MattF]

I have had the front up on stands and as I said in my 1st post all ball joints have been

And what do ball joints have in relationship with track rod ends? Simple fact. Something is causing this 'clunk' you have. Now get the front end jacked up and check for movement, (and I'm not referring to girlie wristed wiggles), on all parts of the system. There are a multitude of places where the play could be. Work over them one by one.

[BUSHWHACKER]

And what do ball joints have in relationship with track rod ends? Simple fact. Something is causing this 'clunk' you have. Now get the front end jacked up and check for movement, (and I'm not referring to girlie wristed wiggles), on all parts of the system. There are a multitude of places where the play could be. Work over them one by one.

I have a feeling it might be the sliding joint on the propshaft. It clunks when coming to a stop if not full of grease.



But hey, what do I know!!!!!

[MattF]

But hey, what do I know!!!!!

I think this Barrack Room could do with a lick of paint Vince. You up for lending a hand?

[BUSHWHACKER]

I think this Barrack Room could do with a lick of paint Vince. You up for lending a hand?

Well, I have got some mustard yellow filler primer in the spray gun at the moment.........

[MattF]

Well, I have got some mustard yellow filler primer in the spray gun at the moment.........

Oh good god. Dare I ask?

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Oh good god. Dare I ask?

I Daren't

[MattF]

I Daren't

Problem is, now he's mentioned it, I'm envisaging all sorts of things.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Problem is, now he's mentioned it, I'm envisaging all sorts of things.

Can ya tell what it is yet?




there's a clue in my avatar.

[MattF]

Very nice. Not too obtrusive either. Did you slice the bonnet and weld side pieces on?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Very nice. Not too obtrusive either. Did you slice the bonnet and weld side pieces on?

Yup, 45mm high 800mm long wedge shapes welded in (plus bodyfiller 'cos of warpage!) and fibre glassed on the underside.

I kept the strengthening ribs intact to keep the shape/rigidity.
Top coating and clear coating this week-end.