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  1. #1
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    Default Sway bar links....

    replace them in pairs. surprising how loud the clunk can be when the ball joints on these wear out.

    Quote Originally Posted by bigtallsam
    hi all, hope u can help me on this one

    my m50 has been running great but i have a niggle that i need to solve

    got a clunk from the front right wheel area when driving over small bumbs/kerbs/cobbles etc

    the guys at my local garage had it up on the ramp to have a look after a quick test drive. he said he could hear it but after tapping round all the linkages and bits and bobs couldn't identify it - oh well

    i had another look myself the other day, even tightened that nut behind the steering wheel which has helped the steering response a lot!

    still got a clunk though!?

    any ideas

    regards

    sam

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    thanks for the info, i'll get em checked asap!

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    Default You won't feel much play in them....

    at least not enough play to make you think they are causing as loud of a clunk as they really are. This is a deceiving part.


    Quote Originally Posted by bigtallsam
    thanks for the info, i'll get em checked asap!

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    If all else checks out, it could be a cracked brace behind the inner fender liner:

    Anthony
    03/64 production

    '91M5 - 11/90, was mine, it's Jim's now.

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    strut collar nuts could be loose/worn ball joints too.
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