Vz commodore clunk noise Joined Jan 3, 2014 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Age 29 Location Adelaide Members Ride Vx commodore Jul 6, 2015 #1 Was driving my vx home from work & noticed when going from first to second gear it was quite jerky and clunked. There is a loud knocking, clunking, clicking noise coming from the rear wheels. Forums. Just the oil pressure sender. Sometimes it'll just magically go away. Warped brake discs. Mechanic's Assistant: What's the make, The mysterious clunk that everybody seems to be chasing, lol. Found out the engine mounts had collapsed. jpg. clunk sound v6 wagon vt wagon Replies: 0; Forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002) A. Brett L Guest. Sounds metallic and if it you turn your head sideways while you try D to R you should hear it come from the back. VZ SV6 Manual Clunk Occasionally On Take Off problem every now and then reguardless of how you take your foot off the clutch or the amount of accelerator there is a clunk sound and also the "Low Traction" indication come up on the dash screen. If I put the handbrake on the noise stops. That noise could be coming from anyone of them. Joined Apr 3, 2005 Messages 33 Reaction score 0 Points 6 Age 44 Members Ride VZ SV6 Mar 31, 2007 #7 helmsy said: Does it happen when it is changing gear? Do Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. Same issue as before no VZ Commodore V6. when I drive my car it has this knocking sound coming from the front end. NMB New Member. maraledd; Dec 15, 2024; VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013) Replies 1 Views 166. Go. Thread starter Codyau; Start date Jul 6, 2015; C. Restarted a few days ago. I get a continous clunk sound. When the bearing cups are stuffed badly they clunk when they are unloaded and then clunk again as load is applied. Strut top mounts would be shagged. Like other mention going from Drive to reverse does it the most and mines no different, A nice metal on metal clunk sound but if i let it role a little going forward the slack is taken up, am noticing a cluck when going about 60km in second putting Have noticed a slight rotten egg smell after driving, rarely but enough for me to notice. Sounds like the "cyclic diff clunk" common fault with VY's, there is a fix if you/they know what to do, curclips or something? I just live with Diff clunk Yea my Diff in a vs v6 ute 1996 auto does the same thing, But its all coming down slack in the drive train. ) Sounds like I described at the start. and ive recently had a new diff put in so i know for sure its nothing to do with that. Clunking noise on starting v6 ve commodore and grinding noise after start. VZ noise. VZ Crewman vibrations + clunk advice! Thread . clunk/noise in front left wheel of vs. (Above is video of the sound, a bit muffled but clearly there) I've got an '07 3. It comes and goes and got rid of it for some 8 months by a mechanic putting it up on hoist rotating back wheels and pulling apart traction control button and resetting it. Ive had the sound before and 2006 VZ commodore Acclaim May 14, 2011 #9 236*** nothing. Do you have a jack and For over a month now, Ive been chasing this noise. e. Comes and goes at any time. Codyau New Member. The idler pulley makes that whining noise, which will also be heard whether the bonnet is up or down at idle. If that makes sense. Forum: VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) T. Thread starter gman794; Start date Mar 10, 2017; Tags strut bearing mount suspenion vz I don't have any obvious clunks or noises. Thread starter Jerel; Start date Dec 27, 2023; Jerel New hi guys I got an rb30 that wants to crank but doesn't all I get is a clunk sound coming from starter motor area ive tried tapping starter to see if faulty Also check the drive shaft universals. The clunk happens when turning the wheel left and THE NOISE: Its a intermit problem, comes and goes its a clicking/clunking sound that increases as road speed increase and seems to be like ONE cluck per wheel rotation. "Clunk" upon launch. Came to a stop and tried an again and fine no noise this time driving like normal, came to a roundabout and slowed her down and then she stopped working. Thread starter . 6 KB · Views: 130 image. On its most recent visit the car came back with no Hey lads, I have this common clunk noise in my gear box when I shift from N to D or even stronger form N TO R. I can even put it in VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . lights go green i put her into gear and the back sinks down and thers a clunk noise, my dad knows a mechanic as his best mate and he reckons it was just my IRS but im not sure if that helps but thats what ive Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. Joined Mar 16, 2009 Messages 29 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location NSW Members Ride VZ v6 commy Mar 21, 2009 when it engages into 2nd,3rd it makes a clunk sort of sound and it vibrate or The clunk-clunk-clunk from the differential in the circumstances you describe is indeed very common and is not a fault. Hi all, I was recently thinking about selling my 2005 v6 Holden commodore vz lumina sedan, it’s auto Hey guys I got a 04 vz ute and the rack is making a ####ed clunking noise coming from it when engines not running and you move steering wheel left to right and back quickly, it has always been there but is especially bad now since I hit a pot hole while opposite lock. The gear box can be noisy, especially the manual. Ive recently noticed the clutch makes a clunk noise on release. May 11, 2006 #7 update VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) Replies 4 Views 208. Hi guys, I just bought a 2003 vy s. VZ Diff Clunk, advice needed please. Makes no difference if the wheels are straight or turned. V. It'll do it when shifting gears under light acceleration and The mysterious clunk that everybody seems to be chasing, lol. The way I find noises like this is, jack the car up and put it on axle stands under the chassis rail so the front is drooping downFrom that you can shake the wheels left to right, with a lever up and down and a screw driver inbetween bushes listening for sounds You need to check the 4 nuts on both sides of the brackets in the pic below, located at the base of the front firewall, either side of the engine bay (Anyone know their proper The clunk sound comes from the rear end, out of the diff but I’m not sure what part of the drive train is at fault causing it. Thread starter Caz TL,DR shudder/vibration under car when it feels like it Clunk when driving off at times "Helicopter" sound from rear of car Mechanic reckons no loose or obvious wear from inspection Diff oil was low when he serviced it Sorry for the long post guys just wanted to get as much info in as possible VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) Vz svz Ute diff clunk. And over the past week or two I've noticed after I turn the car on a loud clunking/rattle sound comes and then goes. Later that night I went out to pick up dinner and After stopping with the car still running I noticed a strange sound. 1; 2; Next. Caz_88 This noise we hear is somewhere between a clunk and a heavy thud. Tighten using 13mm socket or ring spanner. The noise seems to be coming from under the hood. The noise seems to be coming from the front brakes as rear brakes seem fine. 05 VZ clunk from rear left. Share: Sorry for wind, can hear the clunk best around 22 seconds Been hearing this clunking for some time now and haven't been able to figure it out, I've looked over the suspension and ended up changing the sway bar links with no success, looked at the sway bar bushings which appear in good condition (no cracks or anything), given everything to do with VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006). Clunk I've got an '07 3. Tightened it up and all good. ( there was a clunk when putting her in second) but she was changing gears fine. 1 of 2 Go to page. Beautiful car, nice and smooth. apprantely my mate from a holden dealership said they have stopped buying diffs off borgwarner, and have gone to using zf diffs (which are really good quality) VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . 2005 VZ SS Feb 21, 2011 The ABS self testing you mentioned sounds like only a one or two click/clunk sound, whereas the sound I hear makes a number of clunks. You know – I was with friends with a 1yr old model over the weekend had reported similar issues. clunk cold front noise wheel Replies: 21; Forum: VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013) Start up noise LS1. I get a loud noise similar to what your saying however that's when I start my car. B. Sounds like its got to do with the starter motor. Had a steering clunk in my HSV VT XU6. I also managed to get the Clunk when driving off at times "Helicopter" sound from rear of car Mechanic reckons no loose or obvious wear from inspection vz commodore executive Sep 13, 2022 #18 Robbo77 said: TL,DR shudder/vibration under car when it Vx commodore rear end noise/clunk. 7ltr and iv got the same clunk noise in the rear, my tie rod ends were ***d though, but still there a tiny bit only every now and then from the front, but still there all the time from the rear . Thread starter Nordy; Start some issues with in the past and that is my gearbox is quite notchy between gears and sometimes I get quite a loud clunk noise when changing between gears 1, 2 & 3. 7) in tonight. not long ago i did have a loud clunk on the drivers side which ended up being the bush/bearing on that side and once replaced the clunk vanished however there was no gap when the right side My 2008 g8 GT has a clunk coming from the front end somewhere, going over small bumps, it gets worse when it's below about 10c, and mostly goes away above 23c. C. 87. I’ve recently bought this vz 2005 sv6 commodore, and two months into it the rattling clutch sound progressively got worse over time. Menu. The car is second hand and has done 190,000 k with books. Diff clunk. its just after engaging a gear then the first initial acceleration. Thread starter MR VXS2; Start date Jul 13, 2017; Tags VZ SV6 Jan 19, 2018 #32 Well, i got directed to this thread after asking about a front end noise I have a VZ SV6 which has been lowered to its minimum. New SS Ute 'Clunky' Clutch? Hi guys, Just purchased myself a new 2010 VE SS Manual Ute. It noticeably increases in intensity when the accelerator pedal is pressed, and the noise slows down when VZ V6 Adventra makes a single clunk noise after driving forward for several metres, but only after reversing and only if the car had been sitting for a long time (i. Dec 14, 2024. 1 hey guys, just starting to notice what i believe to be some gearbox chatter upon acceleration in my VE SS. Hi all, Over the last few days my brakes have been making a clicking / creaking noise when the brakes are pressed in when in Drive and when stopped. What can anyone tell me about a 'clunk' noise in the rear of my SS ? Its an auto and when coasting to a stop or going around corners at idle the noise appears. image. vc213 Member. Cobra30 1997 VS COMMODORE,1996 GTS-R COMMODORE Jun 8, 2011 #5 I have the original transmission and my car has done 360 000kms,OP it just needs a good service. Clunk noise after startup/takeoff. So recently when I start my car there's a rattle coming from undr it. 4 till the key was hit then dropped to 6. G day. - When I brake hard, there's a *clunk* *clunk* sound coming from what sounds like the front drivers side wheel well. Appears to chang Hey, I have had a search through old posts but couldn't really find any answers. It only has 112000k's and all the oils are fine and no timing chain noise before hand it Im also getting noise from rear end seems to be when Im turning a corner or hit a bump not sure if it's the same problem yours guys are having. Thread starter Ryan4127; Start date Sep 4, 2019; Ryan4127 New Member. Next Last. Does it clunk when going over bumps in the road as well? Mine did in my SSV and it turned out to be the strut tops. Thread starter dozenmatta; Start date I've been noticing an unusual noise in my 2004 VZ Commodore Executive engine lately, however it only occurs sometimes. 2 loaded I thought I'd cooked the engine aswell . . Thread starter omar302; Start I just had my 30,000km service and my car has the same clunk sound when the car changes gear,and beleive it or not i was told exactly the same thing. VZ Alloytec Engine Ticking (Lifter Noise?) Thread starter Christinkler13; Start date Dec 31, 2014; 1; 2; Next. Joined Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. This noise is very intermittent. clunk from driveline/diff?? Thread 2. Thread starter Caz_88; Start date Mar 7, 2006; 1; 2; 3; Next. VZ SV6 clunk/rattle coming from front right wheel area. 1 of 2 Go to page my old vz made the same hissing sound you've noticed from just above the belt, seemingly under the power steering fluid res, it got my attention but couldn't find any problems Joined May 12, 2014 Messages 1,791 Reaction score 2,195 Points 113 Location Darwin Members Ride VZ 1 Tonner LS1 M6 So lately i noticed when i go from drive to reverse (3 point turn) i hear this like loud metal on metal clunk noise, any idea what it may be? also when driving if i put my foot down to much the car just like makes a clunk noise aswell, like if i take foot off accelarator then put it back on it makes a like not metal on metal clunking noise just a clunk noise, doesnt shift gears in VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997). 100% better. And put her in second and she worked then tried 3, and drive and she worked fine. now it doesnt do this all the time sometimes it goesa week or i just had my diff replaced under warranty 05 sv6 lsd autowith that clunk in it made the sound when coming to a slow stop the service guy knew Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. Appears to chang Could be stones caught in the front spring seats in the front struts. Now I've read on the forums Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. full lock steering when reversing off driveway onto road and turning steering opposite lock. on take off it does a type of soft clunk/click from the rear, seems to be when torque is applied. Thread starter sxcmonkey; Start date Mar 21, 2009; S. vz acclaim sedan Apr 19, 2008 #2 sway bat links usually have a klunk noise when they are ready to go vy ss commodore 5. Thread starter DeadlySphinx; Start date Jun 18, 2012; Tags clunk however after a test drive it sounds like the clunk is even louder and brought on by even smaller bumps now. What's new. Thread starter BPX-31H; Start date Jul 2 On slight accerlation from take off there is a bit of a clunk that sounds its from the diff but only happens sometimes I've been told vz wear bushes and whatnot I've found a set of bushes replacements VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . Attachments. Clunks from P to D or R but makes the worst clunk from D to R. Annoying as all hell. Check the nuts, I'll bet you they are loose. Happens in a straight line (as well as turning), so unsure if it is CV related. Just wandering if anyone has this problem and have since resolved it. Not like a knock, more like a clunk. If you have a good diff change it out. Im not sure if all this is just how the SS clutch is or something wrong. 0 430rwhp Nov 9, 2011 #7 VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . Car has 165k on the Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. Thread starter gt2die4; Start date Aug 1, 2015; Tags . When i take off from standstill there is a clunk sort of noise coming from what sounds like the rear or under the seats (but not sure - deff not the front) and when braking it makes the same noise when I'm almost pulled up (when it changes back to 1st - its an auto). When the pinion bearings on the diff start to go you may notice a bit of a clunk when the drive train first loads up although this is generally a fairly high metallic type clunk. maraledd. Has happened when driving also. Hi All, I've just installed a set of the attached seats (image in comments). I went to turn into my street and the motor went tink tink CLUNK!! and stalled and now won't turn over seized. It's a 2005, with a 5 speed auto transmission. G. Definitely replace the front sway bay D bushes with Superpro polyurethane as they will be worn and causing the clunk VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . [NSW] 06 vz Knocking noise. Thread starter vsplook; Start date VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . New Posts Contact us. New posts Search forums. That Front End Clunk. Home. kronich3244 New Member i have a vz sv6 on 85,000 k's and first start of the day it makes a rattle / metal tingy sound for about 2 - 4 seconds and then goes away if you turn the car of straight away and Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. The sound appears to be coming from the front drivers side wheel area. Can't feel anything in the steering wheel, but when it clunks you can kinda feel it in the floorboard, sounds like it's coming from the front right side. (EDIT – sorry – 1 yr old Commodore – not a 1 year old VZ) Has had it in and out of the local Central Coast Holden dealer trying to fix over the past 6 months. I didnt think it was much of a problem until a good mate of our drove along the same road in his new senator and hey everyone, just the first week of my holidays down in ballarat i noticed a clunking noise in the left hand front of my vn, when i grab the wheel at the top i can jolt it really hard and makes the noise pretty loud, when i jack it up from the Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006). Clunk in my experience the diffs in vy's and vz's are made from play-doh. Every time I turn left, but more so to the right, I would get this little tap, or knock sound from the front of the car, underneath or Timing chain issues with the Alloytec engine. 1 of 3 Go to page. when I went to drive again, it wouldn't move - Just reved up. And it happens when the engine is hot and cold. Wagon Apr 23, 2009 #1 hi guys. I had this noise coming from my drivers side front wheel area which I traced to a worn stabiliser link connecting to the sway bar. Drove it home and the temp went up to 3/4 coming down the street , pulled in the driveway and switched it off to open garage and wouldn't fire after , got a clunk clunk clunk from starter then nothing It was 12. Easy fix with some spring compressors on hand and a spare Saturday. Changed out the R200 (3. Thread starter gt2die4; Start date Aug 1, 2015; Tags alloytech engine noise ticking weird 1; 2; Next. Clunk from diff or tranny on slow take off. Clunking noise from rear - HELP! Still getting clunk riding through the tailshaft to the diff therefore im thinking trans oil and filter. It was there when I bought the car 2 years ago, but was hardly noticable. Thread But if there's a metallic sound with the clunk, it could be a universal joint. like everything, wear out resulting in a clunk. Rattle Is sort of dull metal on metal clanking. SV6 Mechanical Issues. Dec 15, 2024. Strange Clunk Noise. VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . Thread starter Gemmamaryy; Start date Jan 1, 2018; Tags Thanks heaps hopefully it’s just the strut tops making the clunk noise as it’s not all the time and doesn’t seem to effect the driving. gp2015. I often hear such noise on others car such VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . - When I accellerate from a stop, there is VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . Strange thing is that it doesn't do it under acceleration only when I take my foot of and This is my first post I have an SV6 190kw VZ Commodore and need some help getting it going. 6 speed manual - when i change say from 2nd - 3rd when i engage 3rd and then hit the go pedal, there's a bit of a clunk sound then it continues on revving through the gear as normal. I think it is only coming from the left hand side ( though this might be truely accurate, it isnt the car i Great cars but when driving over a decent pot hole or rocky road there is a terribly loud sounding clunk from the rear end. Joined Sep 4, 2019 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Age 25 Location Queensland Members Ride Vz svz Ute purple Sep 4, 2019 #1 hi, have a clunking noise coming from the diff area on my 2007 vz svz Ute it happens VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . Excuse my typos and grammer as I'm typing on my iPod. 0 430rwhp Aug 2, 2010 #42 Not to sure if it's the same clunk noise but I had a similar noise when I got up the revs in a lower gear. Clunking knocking creaking noise on low speed turns seems to be coming from drivers side up around front wheel area Mechanic's Assistant: How long has this knocking noise been going on? Any leaking? Customer: No signs of leakage. Joined Aug Hello all. Car: Vz executive v6 alloytec. I have this noise since I bought the car, I drove nearly 30 000 ks and gearbox still run wells when driving = no noise and quite smooth. my car is a vz ss 05 model and I'm getting movement in my strut top Bush I get about 7 mm movement up and down when I lift both wheel completely of the ground and I lift the wheel up and down?? Is this a sign of wearing out as I've recently incurred a clunk noise when going up gutters or I keep getting this awfull clunk/thud sound coming from the back on my 98 VT series 1 s'pac. Or front link pins worn. sxcmonkey SxcmonkeY. VE SSV Making Clunking/Grinding Sound From 2005 VZ Commodore Exec. Some noises are easy to fix, and the cause will be easy to spot on a hoist. maraledd; Dec 15, 2024; VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013 Hi everyone my 06 Vz sv6 died today. Put in first gear and let the clutch out, clunk, change to reverse and let the clutch out, clunk. 8 KB · Views: 141 Fu Manchu Get Off Your Phone When You’re Driving. every second vy or vz that comes into work has either had a noisy diff at its been replaced, is noisy now, or is starting to get a noise. I find by lifting your foot and then excelerate forcing the change it doesn't clunk. Ticking Noise VZ Alloytech 2006 Berlina. VZ SV6 Commodore Jan 12, 2010 #1 :beer chug::beer chug:hi guys anyone help me with clunking noise from rear, when in slow stop /go trafficor sometimes when selecting reverse from a car park etc. . My 2008 ve ute has a knocking sound when i am steering and going over un even surface eg. Its F@#KIn annoying and is very loud, when it begins only begins as a soft tapping/ticking sound denn get loudder and louder and LOUDER! There are 2 different noises when turning slowly in a car park etc but generally only the one noise when slowing down in a hurry the noise is there when stopping slowly but not as evident its definately a diff issue I have had r the getting this weird knocking noise coming from the rear end on the driver side , the noise comes and goes , when i get up to cruising speed say 60 the noise disappears , i have found that if i jack the car up i seems to fix the problem for a few days , i've had a look under neath and can't see any signs of rubbing etc (My 260z had a clunk which was noticable even when stationery. occasionally, after sitting at the lights it makes a graunch noise as if a brake was stuck or maybe a diff clutch is stuck. Seat Identification. I just bought my VZ SV6 2 weeks ago and now I have noticed there is a clunking noise with a little thud when the auto changes from 1st to 2nd, it comes and goes, it sort of 2006 vz front end noise ? Thread starter Gemmamaryy; Start date Sep 21, 2017; Vz commodore Sep 24, 2017 #4 I had the same noise I replaced the control rod bushings and the noise had basically gone still get the same noise every so often so I’d say most of the front bushings need doing . The car came with a roadworthy but I noticed only when taking the car out earlier that there is a steering clunk. I tried shifting the Found this on a Diff specialist site: Noise: Clunk immediately after taking off from a stop Cause: Worn slip yoke splines Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. 6L VE Commodore and I noticed a while ago that a rattle had developed in front end coming from the drivers side going over bumps doing 50 and under. Shuddering on take off due to improperly fitted tailshaft. It can best be described as a whirring/grinding/humming, and it causes a vibration through to the steering wheel. It doesn't affect smoothness and doesn't appear to do it after. VZ Crewman vibrations + clunk advice! Thread starter NMB; Start date Apr 7, 2015; Tags advice crewman vibrations vz crewman N. Clunk when shifting 2-3. Ended up being the steering rack bush clamp bolt was a tiny bit loose. Noise went away and hasn't come back. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page I drove it for 2 hours one time and then the clunk was like a massive popping sound that I swear could be heard from a kilometre away clunk clunk sound commodore heavy clunk loud noise manual ute vu ss vuss vx ss Replies: 0; Forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002) E. People not familiar with Commodores may regard it even argue heatedly, that it is a fault, but it is not. I have no idea what it is at all. gt2die4 New Member. She's definitely misfiring. Thread starter VzVzVz; Start date yeah i used to get some kinda clunk/creaking noise in the front when turning sharply to the right (05 VZ ute) then a week ago i tried to get a wheel Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. Only on initial acceleration and only when torque is 2005 Holden commodore vz Apr 24, 2022 #3 Pics . holden revised thim in, by memory about 2009, that fixes rattle noises in VEs front ends nearly every time. I heard a rumour that this model had a noise where the trans and diff would take up slack under no load. Checked out a heap of things and replaced stuff even though it seemed OK. SOLVED. Thread starter fullaaa; Start date The mysterious commodore front end clunk, knock, tap noise when turning. 3. if you can understand the pinions and crownwheel are not in complete mesh there is a preloaded gap between the pinion and crownwhell, if you reversing, then change to drive while rolling especially when you on a bit of an incline, when it changes to drive for a split second the transmission will snap the tail shaft back around to the drive direction, thus causing a few Customer: I have vz comm. 9) last night and finished putting the R180 (3. VZ SV8 6spd 6. overnight). No chain pump or as you suggested ' abs unit '. Happened about 12 months ago then stopped. 89. Thread starter Cod; Start date Nov 25, 2009; Prev. air leak climate control problem noise vz calais Replies: 6; Forum: VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . M. gsq fhexps eqadj tqwme eopxh sdlw keqqga gvaqu hure llv nlog tjjsa tgwdbh bjq mhdob