Trying to locate a little clunk sound from the rear and looking for advice

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by Jasper7821

I recently bought a 2001 986 S (100k miles) and the prior owner thought maybe it was a rear strut. he tried for a while to locate it but could not.
It sounds like it's coming from the right rear, I thought maybe it was the strut but not sure. It's not a real heavy clunk like a worn strut, but more like a heavy tap sound.
When I hit a little bump I can hear a clunk, But going over a speed bump I cannot hear it.
If I drive over a cobblestone road I can hear it even when going slow as the tire goes over each stone.
Doesn't matter if it's in gear or neutral, the sound is the same.
If I push on the rear of the car it doesn't do it.

Just curious if there's some obvious things to look for.

I'm inclined to say that it is the rear 'fork arm' or what ever it is called for.
Number 8 on the attached picture.

[Jasper7821]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

I'm inclined to say that it is the rear 'fork arm' or what ever it is called for.
Number 8 on the attached picture.

Interesting, thank you very much. I'll go tap on that and see if it's loose or worn out bushing or something.