clunking noise

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:05
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Hi all !!!!
i hope some one may help me ?.
I have just got my first 4x4 it is a nissan Patrol 93 GQ

It has a clunking noise when I slow down rapidly and speed up as well ???
can anyone help me out to what to check out for could it be a rubber may need replacing ??? under the vehicle???
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Reply By: Johnad - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:12

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:12
Where is the clunking noise coming from? Is it a diesel or petrol model, and when was the last service.
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Follow Up By: Gunnie - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:24

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:24
Hi thank you for your responce
It is a Petrol 4.2L

Last service ??
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Reply By: Gunnie - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:21

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:21
Hi Geeeeeee
that was fast ???? thanks

It is a Petro 4.2 L

Last Service ??? I just got it about 5 weeks ago ..
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Follow Up By: Gunnie - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:30

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:30
It sounds like it is coming from the centre under the drivers seat ?
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Follow Up By: Johnad - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:35

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:35
Gunnie, I would suggest taking the vehicle to a reputable 4WD mechanic in your area (good place to find them is on this forum), and getting a full service done. Might cost a little more, but reliabilty counts when off road. ( a broken fan belt can stuff your day)

Where do you live, then maybe some of the forum members can advise a good grease monkey?

John
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Reply By: Gunnie - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:40

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 00:40
John Thats good advise I live in Wandin Victoria
I was hoping to just try and repair it my self U know D.I.Y. hehehe
I have been told that all Patrols have Little noises ????

Once again thanks .
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Follow Up By: tristjo - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 19:55

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 19:55
Hi Gunnie,

Yeah, GQ's do have a lot of little noises, but they are usually nothing to worry about. Is you vehicle lifted at all?? If it is, the exagerated steering/suspension geometry can cause a few clunks. Check all your bushes for wear, and all bolts for tension.

Have a look at Trucksters GQ site. It could help.

http://www.gqpatrol.com/

Tristjo.
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Reply By: Member - Waynepd - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 02:26

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 02:26
This has come up on the Nissan list from time-to-time.
The body mounts are the usual reason given for clunks in the GQ.
Truckster may be better to confirm this, but the holes where the bolts go thru can become elongated or there may be cracks in the body at these points.

anyway something to check
good luck

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Reply By: KiwiAngler - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 08:50

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 08:50
I had similar sounding problem and it turned out to be excess 'slop' in the amount of freeplay in the driveshaft. To check climb under vehicle (handbrake on, motor off :-)) grab the drive shaft and rotate back and forth. Evidently 'some' freeplay is ok, excess will cause 'clunk' especially noticeable when you 'pump' (accelerate de-accelerate) the accelerator whilst driving.
I havent had it fixed yet as the mechanic said it isnt excessive, but I will fix prior to going North next June.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bob - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 10:34

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 10:34
Some cars have a rubber bush in the universal jt, which can deteriorate, or it might be a universal joint itself. I hope its something cheap.
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Reply By: Gunnie - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 11:08

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 11:08
I will check it out

Thanks to all who have responded
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Reply By: Member - Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 12:52

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 12:52
Gunnie, tongue in cheek, maybe withh all that petrol power its your head hitting the windscreen and seat back on braking and accelerating

Lateral and literal :0)So many places to go!
So much work to do :0(
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Follow Up By: Gunnie - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 21:08

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 21:08
HI I like that can i use it ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Jun 17, 2003 at 17:47

Tuesday, Jun 17, 2003 at 17:47
Of course you can use it Gunnie

Swing away!So many places to go!
So much work to do :0(
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Reply By: Edsgone - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 13:38

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 13:38
The A/C can be pretty noisy when it kicks in. Does it clunk with the A/C off.
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Reply By: Mark - Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 22:25

Sunday, Jun 15, 2003 at 22:25
Hello Gunnie,

I have got a '92 petrol GQ and have had all the same problems as most other GQ owners. First of all has it had a body lift and if so were all the body mounts replaced as they will cause a knocking noise at around this age, 10 mounts at $230, fitting is easy, one side at a time. The passenger footwell is normally the worst.
Both my engine mounts were broken which was causing a loud knock, $60 each and a bit of time. I also replaced my gearbox mounts to be safe as my car really only gets used offroad now and normally fairly hard, $80 each genuine nissan and quite easy to fit.
Make sure that the exhaust is firmly in place as I found that my heat gaurds were hanging loose.
Funnily enough after all that I still have a knock so if you find anything else please let me know.

Hope this helps,
Mark.

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Reply By: Gunnie - Monday, Jun 16, 2003 at 21:53

Monday, Jun 16, 2003 at 21:53
To Mark and to all who replied .

Thank you for your ..

This FORUM has been a great help ...
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