douglasr Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I had my car in the dealers recently to have them look at a clunking noise from the suspension. They tightened the suspension mounts as per TSB088 and checked the car over, but could not find anything wrong. Driving away from the dealers, the clunk remained (on broken surfaces). They have quoted £296 to replace the anti-roll bar drop links front and rear as this "may" fix the problem. My question is, if I authorise the work and the clunk remains, where do I stand? I'll be a bit p*ssed off if I have to pay for work they have recommended and it’s not fixed the problem. I have trawled this forum and the only other potential problem is a suspension control arm. Advice on dealing with the dealer appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasr Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 should say fix the problem ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Personally I wouldn't pay or authorise work to be done that may not be the problem............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 If it don't fix it, ask for it discounted against the necessary repair. Sometimes you have to eliminate one thing to highlight another. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic-39 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Personally I would ask them to check out the control arms and if they will come back and say they are fine and it subsequently transpires they are faulty then the problem will be theirs for mis-diagnosis of the fault. (they are the experts after all) Sorry its maybe a backhand way of apportioning blame at the dealers door but believe me if you pay to have the anti-roll bar bushes/links replaced and this is not the cause they will be quick to charge you more. I know from experience as i had both control arms replaced and they appear to be a weakness in the Z. as is the rear antiroll bar bushes and drop links. The droplinks are circa £35 each and you should be able to fit them yourself or a local independant could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It would be very easy to eliminate the ARB drop links by disconnecting them and driving over a rough surface. Knock gone faulty ARB link. Knock still there ARB link okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It would be very easy to eliminate the ARB drop links by disconnecting them and driving over a rough surface. Knock gone faulty ARB link. Knock still there ARB link okay. SIMPLES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 very good ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 very good ian +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 +2 I love that little rascal the meercat that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Is there perhaps a Motorsport garage in your area that can help with suspension setup/faults that have also worked on a Zed before? Perhaps they would be better for professional impartial advice? Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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