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my 1999 xantia 1.8 has a very hard ride from the front.i have changed the front spheres,accumulator,drop links and btm ball joints.it sounds like there is a rattling from the front when i go over the slightest crack in the road.i am wondering if it would be other bushes (anti-roll bar or guide sets or wishbone bushes)or would it be the shocks itself?
any ideas?
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sorry its not hydractive.centre sphere was changed and ticks about once a week.i was out in it today and there definetly sounds like there is a rattle from the front.its really frustrating when i know this car can give the "magic carpet ride".the ride over the road is clunky and rattly at the front.i would just like some ideas to try as the troops at the forum are outstanding at giving tips and sorting problems.
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how can i soar with the eagles when i'm flying with turkeys?
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1999 peugeot 406 hdi 90ps
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1999 xantia 1.8 16v 132k
1999 peugeot 406 hdi 90ps
Clunky/rattly ?
More than likely the droplinks then. Easy peasy and cheap to replace. They are approx 10" rods with e balljoint each end, linking the suspension strut tube to the antirollbar.
A very common noisy front rattler in any car.
Supply your VIN for correct parts identification, as a couple of variants exists.
More than likely the droplinks then. Easy peasy and cheap to replace. They are approx 10" rods with e balljoint each end, linking the suspension strut tube to the antirollbar.
A very common noisy front rattler in any car.
Supply your VIN for correct parts identification, as a couple of variants exists.
Anders (DK) - '90 BX16Image
To get a rattle after you've changed the drop links you either have the
wrong type of droplinks fitted or there's still movement from the wheel
bearing/lower wishbone bushes or track rod end Cv joints - nothing else
to add on this list unless it's a clonk from movement of the engine due
to worn mountings, worn driveshaft intermediate bearing or even by
exhaust vibration onto the bodywork.
Process of elimination that you can try giving a tug on before you spend
more money chasing noises. Do the tyres wear unevenly as there may
be nothing more than a noise that needs fixing!!
Andrew
wrong type of droplinks fitted or there's still movement from the wheel
bearing/lower wishbone bushes or track rod end Cv joints - nothing else
to add on this list unless it's a clonk from movement of the engine due
to worn mountings, worn driveshaft intermediate bearing or even by
exhaust vibration onto the bodywork.
Process of elimination that you can try giving a tug on before you spend
more money chasing noises. Do the tyres wear unevenly as there may
be nothing more than a noise that needs fixing!!
Andrew
Hard ride still points to a sphere problem or at the least issues with
the travel of the suspension. What's the fluid in the system like - have
you tried LHM flushing solution?
As far as rough/noisy symptoms, I'd certainly have a look at the lower
wishbone bushes as these will clonk/rattle and throw the whole geometry
of the main strut leg out wearing the tyres and possibly putting strain on
the strut top, driveshafts mountings and trackrods.
That said, the corrosion issues mentioned elsewhere are an all or nothing
issue - there doesn't seem to be any degradation of the ride/travel/feedback
- it just decides to go 'pop' which in my case yesterday was when I was
nowhere near the car!! I guess the car could still drive - just the travel of
the extended strut will be less and it's only acting against the bonnet catch...
Andrew
the travel of the suspension. What's the fluid in the system like - have
you tried LHM flushing solution?
As far as rough/noisy symptoms, I'd certainly have a look at the lower
wishbone bushes as these will clonk/rattle and throw the whole geometry
of the main strut leg out wearing the tyres and possibly putting strain on
the strut top, driveshafts mountings and trackrods.
That said, the corrosion issues mentioned elsewhere are an all or nothing
issue - there doesn't seem to be any degradation of the ride/travel/feedback
- it just decides to go 'pop' which in my case yesterday was when I was
nowhere near the car!! I guess the car could still drive - just the travel of
the extended strut will be less and it's only acting against the bonnet catch...
Andrew
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