When I was quoted three weeks for parts that was in Melbourne I questioned him on why it takes so long as I could ride a pushbike to Melbourne and back from Mackay in less than three weeks, his reply was they only order parts on Tuesdays so if you go in on Wednesday nothing happens until next Tuesday and two weeks delivery. Simply not good enough in this day and age thats why I deal direct from the States and have it here in anywhere from 4 days to 10 days on my doorstep.
It's worth knowing of these alternative suppliers. I've found US Auto Parts (Jeep parts specialists) excellent. My alternator was delivered on the day I ordered it, which was impressive since they're in Qld and I'm in Melbourne! They also offer parts direct from the US delivered to you in 5-7 days.
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MY13 GC Laredo CRD - gone but not forgotten
MY23 Skoda Octavia MKIV wagon - fully loaded
I have the same issue,and have had it looked at by Jeep Dealer - found nothing untoward. Only happens on takeoff from standstill. Never a sound any other time, so can't be anything that turns. All the suggestions in this thread worth examining. I just blame the self-levelling suspension. I just figure it's noisy.
Next service I'll get the mechanic to check all the above suggestions. I've done 120000k. Previous owner had shocks replaced I think, so who knows. I also tow a >2t caravan, and that noise is louder on take-off. No other noises at all when driving.
Vasso I wouldn't bother with a dealer, use a suspension or tranny shop they don't rely on electronics to tell them whats wrong........ like the earlier posts I would say start looking at the bushes and mounts, if I was around for the earlier ones I would have said tranny mounts as similar on my old WG, Rockauto to rescue in 5 days.
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2015 WK2 CRD Laredo( ZG, WG 2.7 )
Check rear sway bar bushes,and sway bar links both are known knock items.Easyto check by disconnecting and then driving.Upper rear shock mounts were also a well known knock item.TSBs for this item dealer replaced foc.I would also check/retighten all rear suspension mounting bolts .Of course it could be as simple as a knocking/worn rear shock.One other item,I had a clunk in mine in rear,it was as simple as a loose rear tow bar tounge .All items much cheaper ex RockAuto .US
We had this problem with our 2011, clunk on take off from a stand still
There was an software update for the transmission that resolved the issue, but I can’t find it on the TSB site
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