R56 Clunking from the undercarriage......help guys, I need direction/new owner....thanks
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There are so many things it could be if only happening over a bump. some suspension parts gone bad, exhaust hanger missing, something stuck to the bottom of the car, and many many other things.
One thing i had was the plate on the bottom of the car that will hold up the exhaust if all the hangers failed. It has 4 screws in it an if they are all loose it can rattle.
One thing i had was the plate on the bottom of the car that will hold up the exhaust if all the hangers failed. It has 4 screws in it an if they are all loose it can rattle.
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No, stock 100% and it's not bottoming out. After searching it may be the sway bar bushings as it appears to be a common problem. The car handles well and I don't think it's the control arms but then again, I could be wrong.
Question, does this car have both front and rear sways? Anyone have the part no. for the bushings?
Question, does this car have both front and rear sways? Anyone have the part no. for the bushings?
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A dry swaybar bushing would make squeeking noises and you might feel the car handle differently going around turns since the bar would stick, and then move instead of moving freely. I do not think that's your problem. And yes, the MINI has front and rear sway bars.
Did you just do a search on NAM and Google? I would not go by this. You need to get the car on some jack stands and start checking things yourself.
Did you just do a search on NAM and Google? I would not go by this. You need to get the car on some jack stands and start checking things yourself.
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I searched on NAM for clunking and swaybar issues popped up quite a bit. But you're correct, have to get down and dirty. I have a major tune up coming up so the timing is good. Changing oil to M1 0W-40, air and cabin filters, Redlin trans fluid, seafoam, installing catch can and boost tap and possible spark plugs and brake fluid if necessary.
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A dry swaybar bushing would make squeeking noises and you might feel the car handle differently going around turns since the bar would stick, and then move instead of moving freely. I do not think that's your problem. And yes, the MINI has front and rear sway bars.
Did you just do a search on NAM and Google? I would not go by this. You need to get the car on some jack stands and start checking things yourself.
Did you just do a search on NAM and Google? I would not go by this. You need to get the car on some jack stands and start checking things yourself.
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