just to confirm the new clamps and bushes work a treat just had them fitted under extended warranty by marshall of cambridge and have now waved good bye to the annoying intermitent knock when turning corners see my dealer review in the dealership feed back section

Just wondering if anyone had the part number for the uprated anti roll bar brackets, I spoke to my local dealer and he new nothing about them

I have read this whole post this morning I have some questions.

Exactly 1 month ago I bought a MY10 3.0 TDI RRS and the suspension rattles when I drive over rough roads.

I noticed on the MPG meter that the previous owner averaged 25mpg, I drive like a nun and average 30 to 33 mpg.

I assume the bushes and other suspension components wear quickly if you drive the vehicle hard?

Because the RRS drives so superbly I can see how the typical owner would drive it like would a hot hatch as the car simply does what you tell it, in a way that a big 2.5 ton vehicle, erm, shouldn't - it almost defy's the law of physics.

We have a landrover warranty that expires on 1st November 2012 and I was thinking of getting the rattling sorted under warranty when we take it in for a service, to minimise disruption to our lives.

Will the rattling, if left unattended cause any damage or handling issues or is it simply an annoying noise?

I assume because of how we drive, we don't cause the bushes to wear as much as people that corner hard or break hard for roundabouts.

I wouldn't necessarily think that the 25mpg figure on the trip indicates the previous rapid life of the vehicle! The dealer has probably been out for a few short runs in it locally. Mine was at 23mpg when purchased and now is at 26mpg under brisk conditions.
As it's under warranty I would get it sorted for peace of mind!

peanutbob wrote:

I wouldn't necessarily think that the 25mpg figure on the trip indicates the previous rapid life of the vehicle! The dealer has probably been out for a few short runs in it locally. Mine was at 23mpg when purchased and now is at 26mpg under brisk conditions.
As it's under warranty I would get it sorted for peace of mind!

Low mileage figures only means the throttle has been used a bit. If, like me, you overtake things and "make progress" you use fuel. Doesn't mean the suspension has been hammered - that would depend on the state of the roads driven over. Driving moderatly on a broken surface is probably putting more energy through the bushes than driving briskly on a smoother surface. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

RRSTDV8 wrote:

Low mileage figures only means the throttle has been used a bit. If, like me, you overtake things and "make progress" you use fuel. Doesn't mean the suspension has been hammered - that would depend on the state of the roads driven over. Driving moderatly on a broken surface is probably putting more energy through the bushes than driving briskly on a smoother surface.

Update:

Today I took my RRS to Shuckers in Shrewsbury where we bought it from and they replaced the anti-roll bar dampers and the mass dampers under warrenty.

It is now silent (for now) so much much better.

They gave me a brand new Freelander 2 HSE for the day (it was ok but not a match for a RRS)

They also valeted and washed my RRS.

Many thanks Shuckers!

Paul

Any updates here? I'v recently purchased a 2006 2.7td HSE - didn't hear this knocking at first however now its knocking like crazy! Does my NUT! ARGH!

Will this cost me an arm and a leg to get fixed? Love my Range and really don't want to get rid of it - however, if this noise continues I'll have no choice but to  I went from a Mini Cooper to a:

>> Range Rover Sport (HSE)
>> Midnight Blue
>> '06
>> Hawke Grill, Engine Tuning, Exhaust System
>> Sitting in 20s (need to upgrade to 22s - let me know if you have any for sale)
>> Rear DVD screens
>> Full Beige Leather Interior

Talk about the extra room! Jheez!!

whats the answer to this knocking then ??  2007 COOLRRS

Just had a chat with the servicing department at Range Rover and they said the front wishbone needs to be replaced. They said it's a common problem with Range Rover Sports, and changing the wishbone is the better option than just changing the bushes.

 I went from a Mini Cooper to a:

>> Range Rover Sport (HSE)
>> Midnight Blue
>> '06
>> Hawke Grill, Engine Tuning, Exhaust System
>> Sitting in 20s (need to upgrade to 22s - let me know if you have any for sale)
>> Rear DVD screens
>> Full Beige Leather Interior

Talk about the extra room! Jheez!!

eshber wrote:

Just had a chat with the servicing department at Range Rover and they said the front wishbone needs to be replaced. They said it's a common problem with Range Rover Sports, and changing the wishbone is the better option than just changing the bushes.

Just had the same conversation with the specialist I use, was told its too difficult to simply just replace the (£30) bushes so need to replace the £180 (each) front suspension arms, add labour costs of around £200 and tracking and you're up around £800!! Spoke to a couple if local dealers, hardwoods and Beadles, they said the same (but a bit pricier)! Had a good moan about it being ridiculous that you can't simply replace the bushes

Annoyingly I knew of the issue when I bought the car but assumed it would be an easy fix. Guess you live and learn!!! Range Rover Sport HSE and for a bit of weekend fun a S1 Lotus Elise with a few track biased additions!

I had a price of £812 + VAT.

Does anyone know a good local mechanic in East London? lol! I went from a Mini Cooper to a:

>> Range Rover Sport (HSE)
>> Midnight Blue
>> '06
>> Hawke Grill, Engine Tuning, Exhaust System
>> Sitting in 20s (need to upgrade to 22s - let me know if you have any for sale)
>> Rear DVD screens
>> Full Beige Leather Interior

Talk about the extra room! Jheez!!

If the dealers are saying that its to hard just to replace the bushes then I'm guessing it's not something I can do myself....  LR Defender 90 - gone
RRS Supercharged HST - gone
Audi S3 Sportback Black Editiion - gone
RRS SDV6 - current

LeighG wrote:

If the dealers are saying that its to hard just to replace the bushes then I'm guessing it's not something I can do myself....

first challange is getting the control arms off without cutting them
Then you need to press the bushes out with a Hydraulic press and press the new ones back in. Its not a open heart surgery but unless you have the tools not really straight forward, my mate owns a prestige mechanics garage and he couldnt get the control arms off and had to send it to the local LR specialist