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clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:46 pm
by shaunos
Hi,

As the subject suggests my X5 ('03 3.0D sport 76K miles) has started making a clackity clackity noise from the front end when turning right.

It only happens under power (i.e. not when coasting) and only between 1/2 and full right lock.

I'm currently trying to arrange some time to put her on a lift so I can investigate further, but in the mean time has anyone here experienced anything similar?

Cheers,

~Shaun.

Re: clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:57 pm
by Mikee
I've got mine booked in next wednesday for exactly the same problem. More than likely gonna be failed CV joints for me.

Re: clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 4:25 pm
by shaunos
Yeah I'm thinking it might be CV joint related too :(

Re: clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 4:28 pm
by jap scrap
It is a cv joint its a easy enough fix but get it done sooner rather than later or you will be left sitting on the side of the road when the joint fails

Re: clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 4:40 pm
by bullethead
I've got a brand new pair for sale :) sorry for the blatant whoring..
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Re: clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 5:07 pm
by x555
[quote=""shaunos""]Yeah I'm thinking it might be CV joint related too :([/quote]
Sounds about right mate :thumbsup: you can have a quick check to see if the cv boot is torn by sticking the wheels on full lock you will see plenty of grease spewing out if it is ;)
It could just be a worn part but afaik they usually fail when they dry up with split boots.

Re: clackity clackity when turning right....

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:17 pm
by Smeeagain
are you sure its clackity clackity and not clickety clickety .......?