Re: E36 coupe - Thud from the rear - update

["Eric M. Hunt" <bmw1@xxxxxxxx>]

Sound like a rear bushing to me.  You've checked everything else I believe.  Mine
does the same thing over bumps.  I have a different rear suspension setup than
yours, so I can't comment directly.  Jack up your rear and inspect all the rubber
bushing suspension parts.

Eric
87 325ic

Nick Pashley wrote:

> Hello all
>
> This is an update on progress towards solving the problem.  You may remember
> that I was experiencing a deep thudding sound from the rear left of my 93 E36
> 325 coupe every time I went over a bump in the road.  This is what I have done
> so far:
>
> Checked battery - secure
> Checked spare wheel and jack - secure
> Checked exhaust - secure (although I still have my doubts - I cant make it hit
> the body easily though)
> Replaced the shock mounts - no difference
> Removed the shock completely - no difference
> Suspension system in general - nothing which looks suspect, although I am only
> looking for signs of rubbing etc. i.e. shiny metal, rubbed off paint/plastic
> coating.
>
> I crawled around in the boot (trunk) whilst the car was being driven, the
> noise seems to be coming from the wheel arch area, however I am still at a
> loss for what it is.
>
> Any ideas anyone ?
>
> TIA
>
> BTW, many thanks to all who gave me advice.......  I will keep the list
> updated with progress.
>
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