hello,

I have an 01 outback with 214k on it.

I have been noticing a metal sounding clank when i hit bigger bumps.

Sounds like it is coming from under the the middle of the car.

i have looked under the car but haven't noticed any missing bolts or anything that looks unsecure.

I know this is kinda vague but any ideas?

could it be anything to do with the transmission:slobber:?

 

thanks

jake

Can you give any more info?

 

01 outback - H6 or EJ25?

 

Probably something benign if you don't have any other issues. My first thoughts are heat shields (very common noise makers) or front struts, at that mileage they could easily need replaced.

 

Of course typical ball joints and tie rods should be checked as well, looking in particular for broken boots/leaking grease.

Hey - you need to start more threads!

 

A lot of times when this happens and the struts look good it's the mounts.

 

Infact I believe GG just had an issue with mounts.

sorry I forgot that made a 3.0. but mine is the ej25.

Its definetely not the heat shields. I know that sound pretty well. Its a more solid sounding clank than that.

hello,

I have an 01 outback with 214k on it.

I have been noticing a metal sounding clank when i hit bigger bumps.

Sounds like it is coming from under the the middle of the car.

i have looked under the car but haven't noticed any missing bolts or anything that looks unsecure.

I know this is kinda vague but any ideas?

could it be anything to do with the transmission:slobber:?

 

thanks

jake

 

 

 

 

 

could be the heat shields directly under the drivers area, i had the same problem, and wen i removed mine,the noise went away, could be worth a shot.

Check the big bushing at the back of the control arm, it is bolted up with two large bolts. It has a rubber bushing in it, if that bushing is leaking grease out that may be your problem. When these go bad you will also get a big clunk sound when you turn around on the highway.

 

Also check your transmission mount.

Exhaust hanger?

 

Does it happen at low speeds, higher speeds or all speeds?

 

 

nipper