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Defendit

Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: Down Under
Posts: 26

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green

What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge

Currently doing 1500 km a week with about half off road and dirt road and I get a rapid heavy knocking noise from the front drivers side when hitting bumps or corrugations. Occurs at any speed from 20km/h to 100 km/h and sounds to me like the O/S shock absorber or coil spring is loose but this is not the case. My dealer (city) has tightened a few other suspension components but reports that he is unable to find the problem (as usual) because he does not have a rough surface to test it on.

Would like to know whether anyone else has had this knocking and would appreciate suggestions as to what the cause may be as it's driving me nuts.

Last edited by Defendit on 16th Aug 2011 10:34pm. Edited 2 times in total

14th Aug 2011 11:35am

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4655

Check to see if the rubber insert on the bonnet hinge is missing. Also open the bonnet lift it up to open position and see if there is movement in it. If there is it is a missing or worn rubber insert. Had this on a new Puma and it was a dodgy rubber hinge insert. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

14th Aug 2011 12:35pm

Defendit

Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: Down Under
Posts: 26

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

You got it in one. I read your post, went out to the shed immediately, and 5 minutes later it was fixed.

There was nearly 2mm of vertical movement in the closed position. The rubber insert seemed fine but I could jiggle the bonnet up and down and get the exact noise. Solved it by wedging a 1/2 inch long piece of zip tie into the gap.

Now on 'the list' for the next dealer visit. Thanks again.

14th Aug 2011 11:50pm

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4655

Glad you got it sorted as I know how anoying it was for me. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

15th Aug 2011 1:31pm

SteveS

Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: Devon & Berkshire
Posts: 388

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I get this same knocking noise over rough ground....with a couple of tie wraps wedged in it goes away too. Does anyone know if the rubber inserts can be bought separate from the hinge.

Has anyone got another permanent fix for this problem...for example injecting a little silicone sealant somewhere.....not sure if all of the rubber spacers faces need to rotate/slip or can be fixed to one part of the hinge?

25th May 2013 10:24pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3641

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

Ive just fitted NAKATANENGAs aftermarket hinges and althought originally not convinced about them (hence why it took so long to do) I think they are great, they look smart and this is another problem they solve!. (interesting to see how well they last on those trucks that are used in harsh environments) DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

26th May 2013 7:12am

SteveS

Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: Devon & Berkshire
Posts: 388

I do not want to change the hinges if at all possible.....any other ideas

26th May 2013 8:11pm

pushrod

Member Since: 11 Nov 2011
Location: NSW
Posts: 3

thanks Spudfan!! .. had the same noise .. and its finally gone!

cheers

10th Jun 2013 9:22am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

SteveS wrote:
Does anyone know if the rubber inserts can be bought separate from the hinge.

Yes, they can. Usually known as hinge bushes, available from eBay or parts supplier of your choice. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

10th Jun 2013 9:27am

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