Persistent back noise in Mini

[anatolewilson]

My 60's mini was making some noises when driving around and I have been able to fix them in the past months. The thing is there is a persisting noise on the back of the mining for most part of the driving time, It has cones suspension so I don't know if the only way around it is to replace the cones or could be something more easy to fix.

Any comments apprieciated.

[mk1]

Welcome to the forum.

Noises are notoriously difficult to diagnose long distance, but I am sure you'll get a few suggestions.

To begin with, please can you try & describe the noise in question, a squeak, a grinding noise, maybe a knock. etc.

As much detail as possible would be very helpful.

Regards, M

[Herbert]

Could be the exhaust mountings or the shock absorber mounting rubbers. Check by thumping the car wheel arches and bumper to replicate the noise.

[Peter Laidler]

I found a persistent clonking type noise to be worn-out knuckle joints and cups. The cups had pretty-well disintegrated leaving the balls to just bang about....... if you get my drift!

[360gts]

Good suggestions so far.....Another one for the list....(if it is a dry car) rubbers on top of the shocks. If it is that....of course it will be the LH side....behind the fuel tank.....