Can't locate S70 front-end rattle

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by Armchair observer, Jul 16, 2004.

  1. Armchair observer

    Armchair observer Guest

    After two attempts, my local Volvo mechanic hasn't found the source of
    a front end rattle coming from the passenger side of the car when
    driven over moderate bumps. Front struts and mounts have been replaced
    and new sway bar links have been installed. Nothing in the engine
    compartment appears to be loose. What the hell is causing the rattle?
     
    Armchair observer, Jul 16, 2004
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  2. Armchair observer

    Joe landy Guest

    When the Mechanic replaced the front struts and mounts, did he replace the
    plastic top spring seats?
    I replaced the struts on mine, and also replaced the top mounting which
    bolts to the inner wing (rotary part), and the rattle was still present.
    It turned out that the bush in the centre of the top spring seat had broken,
    and was allowing the strut to rattle up and down slightly.
    This is quite difficult to spot. You have to look for the bonding on the
    rubber bush failing.
    These spring seats cost about £20 from the main dealer, and require
    stripdown of the strut to replace. Not difficult though.
    I really don't mean to doubt your mechanic's abilities or eyesight though!!
    Hope to help.
    Joe Landy.
    Peterborough
    UK.
    V70 TDI 244,000 Miles.
    p.s Email me at joelandyman <at> postmaster.co.uk
    All E-mail to my NTLworld address gets deleted.
     
    Joe landy, Jul 17, 2004
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  3. Armchair observer

    Armchair observer Guest

    The mechanic showed me three parts he had replaced for each front
    wheel: the strut, the strut mount, and a round dark colored part about
    the width of a suspension spring that might be the spring seat. Are
    there lower spring seats too? I guess I will have to ask him which
    parts he replaced.
     
    Armchair observer, Jul 17, 2004
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  4. Armchair observer

    Hamish Alker-Jones Guest


    Ours too!

    Culprit. Glove box.

    Hammo
     
    Hamish Alker-Jones, Jul 17, 2004
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  5. Armchair observer

    Armchair observer Guest

    What was the remedy for the loose glove box?

     
    Armchair observer, Jul 17, 2004
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  6. Armchair observer

    Armchair observer Guest

    It was the cabin air filter! The sloppy mechanic who last replaced it
    failed to clip it into place, and it rattles like the devil when it is
    loose. No thanks to Volvo for making it hard to get to the filter.
     
    Armchair observer, Jul 18, 2004
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    Matt Guest

    I had a clunky rattle (front passenger) at lower speeds over bumps.
    Extremely annoying.

    The bushing on the link rod was worn. Now replaced. No more noise.
    However, the one on the driver side is on its way.
    I was surprised.the car only has 75,000km. Tie rods were done @ 63,000km...

    When did ford get their hands in these things?

    Matt
    2000 V70
     
    Matt, Jul 23, 2004
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