Thread: Disco bang

Mark

How old are the shock absorbers (both front and rear) and the steering damper?

I have been fooled by noises seemingly coming from the front that have ultimately originated from problems at the rear.

Also do you notice if this happens when it is dry or wet?

Does it happen when the steering wheel is turned or straight ahead?

Sorry more forensic than a TV show :wink:

check engine and gearbox mounts i had a crook gearbox mount did the same although i couldnt feel it thru the floor 8O

shocks and springs are new (noise was there before and after I replaced them), but the steering damper is a good suggestion along with the gearbox mounts (engine mounts appear ok) so thanks for the tips, I will have a look at these tomorrow. Happens either dry or wet, steering straight or turning.
Just remembered being told that a couple of months ago that the rubber body mounts were worn out but after buying new mounts couldn't find any that looked any different to the new ones so had a slack attack and didn't bother, perhaps there's some located where I can't see?
Have you guys replaced them and what are the rough locations. The spare parts guy told me I needed 20 or so but have only ever found perhaps half a dozen mounts so where the hell are they all? I've lost my manual/cdrom somewhere but seem to remember they weren't on it
Cheers
Mark

could also be the radius arm bushes

<span style="color:blue">check also your exhaust mounts....
may be the exhaust hitting somewhere....


but sounds more like a shock bush......
loosen the locking nut and check to make sure your shock isnt loose.....


i am assuming you have gone over every nut and bolt under the thing with
a spanner to make sure it is all tight.....</span>

My 89 Rangie always has loud "crack" noises from the dash. Not so much on bumps but when the air is on. Cant find the problem so just put up with it. Have checked all the bolts and screws are tight. Maybe some sealer or tape was missed when assembled.

My s1 Disco had a similar noise. Finally isolated it by jumping up and down on each corner. The bottom rubbers on the driver side front shock absorber were loose, causing the knock. Bit of a pain to replace, had to make a clamp to hold the shock body whilst the nut was undone (bloody loktite on everything on a disco!)
Its only a L/R thing! :wink:
sheff

had a similar problem awhile back and took ages to find what it was the
bullbar had moved contacting the body it was hard to pick where the noise was coming from as some noise does travel