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    Default Identify the mystery 'clunk'

    I'm getting a clunky metallic noise from the right side of my car when I go over bumps at slow-to-medium speeds. It sounds like a fat guy sitting on an old sofa (clunk-squink), with a definite metallic sound.

    Any ideas what it is?

    My suspension and thrust arms are reasonably new.
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    Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
    1990 BMW 535i
    5-speed conversion
    Lightened flywheel
    Sachs Suspension Kit
    E.A.T. Chip

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    Default sway bar links???

    I just replaced mine on the touring for the same reason....noise is gone, feels much better

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    Thats my guess also...
    If it cannot be fixed by the dremel or ducktape.. get out the sledge...
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    I miss my e34

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    Thanks! What's involved in replacing those (costs/time)?
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    Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
    1990 BMW 535i
    5-speed conversion
    Lightened flywheel
    Sachs Suspension Kit
    E.A.T. Chip

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    Default depending on where you get them....

    $15-$20 each. get the front end of the car up. 17mm nuts, 16mm open end wrench to hold the ball joint from moving around on you. 17mm closed end wrench to break the nut at the strut housing loose and tighten when you put the new one on. 30mins

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay 535i
    Thanks! What's involved in replacing those (costs/time)?

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    strut collar could be loose too.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    Many thanks guys!
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    Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
    1990 BMW 535i
    5-speed conversion
    Lightened flywheel
    Sachs Suspension Kit
    E.A.T. Chip

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