Dull thud/rattle from rear over bumps.

[lesboy]

anyone any ideas i have an annoying thud/rattle coming from rear end sound like in boot when going over bumps on my 2008 x/type diesel it is a dull noise like the boot floor cover board over wheel well i have checked in there and added some velcro to this to hold down just wondering if anyone else had same thing at any time.

Cheers all .

[richbike]

hi, recent xtype owner myself but sounds like rear ARB bushes. mine need doing and it thumps over speed bumps etc.

cheers

rich

 

[lesboy]

Thanks Rich i will have a look at them .

[Mike MciNNES]

I recently purchased a late 2009 Auto Diesel and love it.

I too have the same sound when going over bumps and it has been diagnosed as ARB  bushes and is booked in for replacements.

Also the previous two MOT's have flagged up corrosion on the rear coils and wear on the dampers (misting of oil).

As I believe this car is a "keeeper", I am having these changed at the same time

Edited January 3, 2021 by Mike MciNNES
Incorrect spelling

[lesboy]

Thanks Mike

i have looked at those things new rear arb on car and bushes ok new drop links also on last mot, i have narrowed it down to the wooden cover over the spare wheel in the boot itself and have fitted some foam strip also if boot full of shopping and lid loaded down noise virtually gone it is just annoying rather than serious, maybe check yours before expense of jobs you have said, thanks again and Happy New Year.

Les.