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    Vehicle : signum

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    Engine : 3200

    Year : 2004

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    I've had this rattle for ages but its getting on my nerves now

    When i drive off at speed so car is under load there isnt any noise but as soon as i lift off the accelator it sounds like there is a spanner sitting in the plastic undertray just bouncing up and down but as soon as i put my foot down or brake it stops.

    Its only coming front osf Ive replaced wishbone, trackrod end for mot and droplinks but its still there but only on osf .

    I have been under car to check if anything is loose or catching but cant see anything the car drives fine no clicking on the steering nothing .

    I did notice the oil cooler was a bit loose so tightened that up but still no better.

    Its just strange that it only does it when basically the car is freewheeling its an auto gearbox so cant be clutch related.

    The only thing i havent changed is the arb bush but it doesnt look that bad but might be worth a shot

    Any thoughts gratefully recieved

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    Check the radiator mounts?

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    checked those tightened up the oil cooler and still there

    When you move the alloy wheel at the 3 and 9 oclock positons there is a clunking noise with slight movement in the wheel
    could it be inner tie rod or steering rack worn i did track rod end about 3 months ago

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    also there is some play in driveshaft not excessive but 2-3mm maybe

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