clunking noise

[ronnie]

hi , i have a clunking noise coming from what sounds like inside the passenger door , stripping off the panel there is nothing loose etc . exhaust is solid , no apparent play in any wheel bearings and trunions . When i carry a passenger the noise goes away by at least 70% as if the extra weight dampens something , any suggestions where to go from hear

[bmcecosse]

Seat belt banging??

[PSL184]

Seat mountings or underfloor heat shield ?

[Dean]

It could be the exhaust banging the bulkhead when the engine rocks.

[bmcecosse]

Could be rear spring bushes and/or damper link arm bushes.. or something rattling about under the rear seat ??

[ronnie]

thanks , gives me something else to check , whats the best way to check the tie bar bush from the chasis to the rear shocker ??

[bmcecosse]

Take it off and have a good look at it! Just a thought....... check the front damper securing bolts are good and tight -and I suggest drain the oil from all the dampers and refill with SAE 30 or even better SAE 40. Empty dampers rattle !!

[ronnie]

no harm in trying that but the front suspension is quite firm with no rattles when bounced hard , but will do anyway its been a job on my to do list