The G55 was available from the same time like the G500.
I think, some had bad luck with G500, but not in general, anyway, mine works like a Rolex.[
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I think, some had bad luck with G500, but not in general, anyway, mine works like a Rolex.[
Do we even have that many G55 owners?? Maybe the sample size is too small??TheDogsCar - 2/23/2005 1:36 PM
I notice no one with a G55 responded that their's sucks, so I guess I will continue with my observation. [8D]
funny... my dad drives a 2002 m5, and he wants a g55k. he hasnt had any problems with the m5... but he really likes my g500. [dplumlee - 2/23/2005 10:04 PM
Compared to my last car, which was a 2001 BMW M5, the reliability of the G-55k has been superior.
Well, when this clunk is not really from the back, it can be, that the screw from the stabilizer is not tight enough. It is done in a minute.IGLOO - 2/26/2005 6:01 PM
I took the tire off and drove it around and got the same clunk. will try that though. The suspension could be a culprit...no other structural problem is evident. The light guards were at one time thought to be a culprit, but they too proved to not be the problem.
TH - 2/25/2005 12:24 PM
Which stabilizer?IGLOO - 2/26/2005 6:01 PM
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Well, when this clunk is not really from the back, it can be, that the screw from the stabilizer is not tight enough. It is done in a minute.
Thanks.ewalberg - 2/26/2005 10:57 PM
when you say stabilizer are you referring to the sway bar's being loose? I've heard they'll make noise if they're too loose also.
mortinson - 2/26/2005 12:44 PM
In my experience, that clunk that you hear comes from the tail gate, and more specifically it is caused by wear or bad adjustment of the plastic and metal pieces that you will find in both the back door and the "frame", holding one to the other. If they are worn, you could adjust them and you will get rid of the noise for a while, but it will come back. In this case the only solution is to spend a few $$$ replacing both of them. If they are not worn the following procedure should work:
To adjust fit the one to the back door tightly and the other one loosely and then shut the door, Then open the door slowly making sure than you hold the piece that attaches to the frame in position. Then secure this piece tightly.
I did this to my truck and the noise disappeared!
These are the bits I am referring to:
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Good luck,
That sounds like the culprit. Thank you very much!