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Old 07-16-2018, 09:26 AM   #1
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Clunky noise from front end

This noise is happening when it's warm. Here is how I can characterize the noise.

Like if the spare wheel holder had come loose, making the spare wobble a bit. Seem to come from the front right section, just in front of the torpedo.

It happens when you drive a while.

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Old 07-16-2018, 03:57 PM   #2
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Sounds like the front spare has come loose. Have you checked its secure?

Does it happen when you accelerate, brake, turn, hit bumps or just when the car is idling? Could be a control arm?
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Old 09-19-2018, 04:34 PM   #3
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I had "clunking" from my rear. I changed the control arms and it went away. I would check the control arms.

Good luck.
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Old 09-19-2018, 09:03 PM   #4
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Or maybe just the drop links. Easy to replace and not expensive.
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:54 AM   #5
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Very common, happens on all Boxsters eventually, just your control arms. Cheap to buy, very easy to change (one bolt at each end), 20 minute DIY job with the wheel off.

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