Morning all

I've spent hours reading the various threads on this ongoing issue, but have a question that I haven't found the answer to so far....

I bought my 57 reg HSE in sept '11 with 49k on the clock. The dreaded knocking was diagnosed and 'fixed' by my local main dealer in march '12 (replaced ARBs at a cost of £185) at 53k miles. I've now done 67k and the knocking has returned

I realise components wear out, but is this 'normal'? I have loads of service and maintenance documentation from the previous owner and I don't think the bushes were replaced before March '12, so I'm a bit peed off that they seem to have gone again

Car is in for MOT next Week and I've asked for the suspension to be looked at at the same time. I'm going to question the longevity of the previous 'fix' but has anyone got a view on this?

Cheers Stu
2023 RRS p440e SE Dynamic
2018 Discovery 5 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2014 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2007 TDV6 HSE Java gone
2003 Discovery TD5 ES gone and missed
2008 Q7 gone
2005 X5 gone
2003 X5 gone
2000 Freelander 2.5 V6 gone- not missed!!

Did your dealer changed bushes only
or clamps as well

(lr introduced new type of clamps to prolong bushes life time)

Looks like just bushes- receipt says "BUSH - STABILIZER BAR LINK" 2 of these for the princely sum of £23.50 + vat

Perhaps I should have had the clamps too  Stu
2023 RRS p440e SE Dynamic
2018 Discovery 5 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2014 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2007 TDV6 HSE Java gone
2003 Discovery TD5 ES gone and missed
2008 Q7 gone
2005 X5 gone
2003 X5 gone
2000 Freelander 2.5 V6 gone- not missed!!

Try this drive the car at 10 to 15 mph and dab the foot brake hard quickly, if it knocks then you need lower arms changing, its a common fault on older cars...

Flack

Thanks Flack, just tried that and seems ok. Just getting the tell tale clonk on speed bumps and when moving the steering wheel side to side at slow speeds.

I guess I'm hoping someone will tell me the bushes should last more than 14000 miles with no off roading....... Stu
2023 RRS p440e SE Dynamic
2018 Discovery 5 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2014 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2007 TDV6 HSE Java gone
2003 Discovery TD5 ES gone and missed
2008 Q7 gone
2005 X5 gone
2003 X5 gone
2000 Freelander 2.5 V6 gone- not missed!!

depending if the new bushes were fitted with old (read - non modified) clamps
than its quite possible they will not last longer

StuRRS wrote:

Looks like just bushes- receipt says "BUSH - STABILIZER BAR LINK" 2 of these for the princely sum of £23.50 + vat

Perhaps I should have had the clamps too

crikey, hope not Paul

Maybe your stealer is talking about replacing the arms as well. Labour was £130 plus the vat, but they only replaced the bushes, which sorted the knocking and seemed to tighten up the front end, if you know what I mean. It's only in the last month or so the knocking has returned.

Not sure if it helps you but part number is RVU500011 Stu
2023 RRS p440e SE Dynamic
2018 Discovery 5 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2014 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2007 TDV6 HSE Java gone
2003 Discovery TD5 ES gone and missed
2008 Q7 gone
2005 X5 gone
2003 X5 gone
2000 Freelander 2.5 V6 gone- not missed!!

Have exactly the same problem with mine. Great thread folks - will go down the garage loaded with knowledge

Paul Holywood wrote:

My Stealer wants £185 per set plus labour works out at circa £1,200 are we talking about the same bushes?

Paul Holywood wrote:

StuRRS wrote:

Looks like just bushes- receipt says "BUSH - STABILIZER BAR LINK" 2 of these for the princely sum of £23.50 + vat

Perhaps I should have had the clamps too

My Stealer wants £185 per set plus labour works out at circa £1,200 are we talking about the same bushes?

Sounds like that's the cost of replacing the front lower suspension arms. My dealer quoted me a very similar figure for lower arms. 2014 L405 SDV8 RR Autobiography

2012 RRS SDV6 HSE -Orkney Grey with A/B bodykit - Now Gone
2007 RRS TDV6 HSE - Zermatt Silver - Gone

I have so far;
Replaced front lower arms
Front arb bushes
Links
Replaced rear anti roll bar (for another problem)

Still have the knocking but it does sound different this time. 07 TDV8 + BAS map

Lower steering column

Visually OK, but when removed from the car, quite often you find play in the sliding joint or U/J

jack.bauer wrote:

I have so far;
Replaced front lower arms
Front arb bushes
Links
Replaced rear anti roll bar (for another problem)

Still have the knocking but it does sound different this time.

Good news then at least we are keeping the mechanics in work  Stu
2023 RRS p440e SE Dynamic
2018 Discovery 5 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2014 SDV6 HSE Santorini gone
2007 TDV6 HSE Java gone
2003 Discovery TD5 ES gone and missed
2008 Q7 gone
2005 X5 gone
2003 X5 gone
2000 Freelander 2.5 V6 gone- not missed!!

Disco_Mikey wrote:

Lower steering column

Visually OK, but when removed from the car, quite often you find play in the sliding joint or U/J