Creaking / thumping!!?

rsymes2k · Oct 17th, 2020, 09:14

Hey guys, weird one for you.

2004 xc90 170k

When the car is cold, getting like a creaking from the suspension at slow speeds.

Also on bumpy roads at slow speeds of the passenger side front I’m getting a noise like someone thumping the bottom of the car with a rubber mallet?

Just been in the garage and it’s passed MOT and he looked long and hard for an issue with the suspension and couldn’t find one?

Any bright ideas? Help would be hugely appreciated !

Tannaton · Oct 17th, 2020, 09:17

Likely the strut top mount....

gmonag · Oct 17th, 2020, 14:59

Could be the exhaust pipe swinging. Check the hangers.

hodge911 · Oct 17th, 2020, 16:35

Get the top engine mount checked out.. I was convinced that my N/S strut top was knocking .. put it in to garage it was the top engine mount new one fitted no more knocking

rsymes2k · Oct 18th, 2020, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by hodge911

Get the top engine mount checked out.. I was convinced that my N/S strut top was knocking .. put it in to garage it was the top engine mount new one fitted no more knocking

Reckon this is wrong?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/GFCc3qd7rY64jFxH9

gmonag · Oct 18th, 2020, 20:01

No, that looks normal (well, the same as mine!)

Kev0607 · Oct 19th, 2020, 23:22

Check the anti-rollbar links & control arm bushings, including the ball joints.

rsymes2k · Oct 22nd, 2020, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

Likely the strut top mount....

This is the passenger side though?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/wJrtU5H9f6srJo4W9

gmonag · Oct 22nd, 2020, 19:38

OK, it looks like you found the problem!

bobdabuilda · Oct 23rd, 2020, 15:57

It'll be your subframe bushes, had the same problem on my car and had everything replaced before realising it was these despite volvo dealership saying that it couldn't possibly be.... you could shim them up with poly inserts if you dont fancy having them all done.

Oct 17th, 2020, 09:14	#1
rsymes2k Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2024 16:32 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Devon	Creaking / thumping!!? Hey guys, weird one for you. 2004 xc90 170k When the car is cold, getting like a creaking from the suspension at slow speeds. Also on bumpy roads at slow speeds of the passenger side front I’m getting a noise like someone thumping the bottom of the car with a rubber mallet? Just been in the garage and it’s passed MOT and he looked long and hard for an issue with the suspension and couldn’t find one? Any bright ideas? Help would be hugely appreciated !

Oct 17th, 2020, 09:17	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Likely the strut top mount.... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Oct 17th, 2020, 14:59	#3
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Could be the exhaust pipe swinging. Check the hangers. __________________ Greg

Oct 18th, 2020, 20:01	#6
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	No, that looks normal (well, the same as mine!) __________________ Greg Last edited by gmonag; Oct 18th, 2020 at 20:04.

Oct 19th, 2020, 23:22	#7
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:21 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Check the anti-rollbar links & control arm bushings, including the ball joints. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Oct 17th, 2020, 16:35	#4
hodge911 Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: newcastle on tyne	Get the top engine mount checked out.. I was convinced that my N/S strut top was knocking .. put it in to garage it was the top engine mount new one fitted no more knocking

Oct 22nd, 2020, 19:38	#9
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	OK, it looks like you found the problem! __________________ Greg

Oct 23rd, 2020, 15:57	#10
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	It'll be your subframe bushes, had the same problem on my car and had everything replaced before realising it was these despite volvo dealership saying that it couldn't possibly be.... you could shim them up with poly inserts if you dont fancy having them all done.

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