I recently purchased a used 2000 323i, which is a wonderful car, except for one problem that is becoming more and more ellusive and difficult to figure out. The problem is:
When I am approaching a stop and the weight of the car shifts from the back to the fornt of the car just before it stops, there is a clunking sound coming from the rear. Also, when I accelorate from a stop it makes the same sound (an muffled "thump"). My BMW technician thought it was a shick bushing and proceeded to replace the rear shocks and mounts...that didn't fix the problem. After road testing it for a couple of days and trying to locate the problem (this included checking the differential, transmission, sway arm and ball joints) he is at a lost.
I would really appreciate any advice or insight from someone who may have encountered this problem before with the e46.
Much appreciation,
Chadwick
When I am approaching a stop and the weight of the car shifts from the back to the fornt of the car just before it stops, there is a clunking sound coming from the rear. Also, when I accelorate from a stop it makes the same sound (an muffled "thump"). My BMW technician thought it was a shick bushing and proceeded to replace the rear shocks and mounts...that didn't fix the problem. After road testing it for a couple of days and trying to locate the problem (this included checking the differential, transmission, sway arm and ball joints) he is at a lost.
I would really appreciate any advice or insight from someone who may have encountered this problem before with the e46.
Much appreciation,
Chadwick