Clunking noise in the rear trunk: Mazda 626

=================== See if you have a loose or missing stabilizer bar bushing

I just checked the stabilizer bar bushing (sway bar bushing) and they seems good (tight). Any other possibilities?

Thanks for your share..

Ace

Daniel wrote:

Check for anything loose, or any missing/damaged rubber at the shock mount points, both upper and lower. (and on both sides, unles you've managed to isolate it to one side only)

With the car parked, bounce the back end up and down (have your buddy do the bouncing so you can watch) like you're checking to see if the shocks are any good, and watch for any motion between the shock mounts and the body - again, at both the top and bottom end, and on both sides. Any kind of play in either place is the most likely source for the noise it sounds like you're trying to describe.

Thanks

I've tried bouncing the car up and down when parked as hard as we can, but there is no such sound. The noise only comes up while driving on the bumping road. I slip underneath the car this afternoon and all muffler hangers are good. I'll keep investigating anyway.

Ace

D> >

Okay how about this one: gas tank baffles? Yes, it's pretty unlikely, but all the likely ones have been taken already.

--scott

Check to see if it is Jimmy Hoffa.

(otherwise I'd reach under the car and kick the exhaust system just for thrills, and see if it goes "clunk")