Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - new cx member with odd noise

0dd noise. I am new to Morgan ownership and bought a 2022 YofM plus 4 manual with wire wheels. registered in 2023 with 400 miles on it. She had several odd noises that Ledgerdwoods have investigated. Some sorted and and some reassured that the BMW motor always makes that noise. However there has always been a clunk eminating from the rear of the car when setting off forwards more than reverse and sometimes on braking always at slow speeds when road noise and air noise do not drown it. Ledgerwoods have investigated and consulted MMC at length who advised that it was the splines on the wire wheels that cause this and they all do this and see how it goes
I accept this is a plausible explanation but wonder if everybody elses CX plus 4 with wire wheels makes a very audible clunk on gentle take off [it may do on vigerous take off but I haven’t needed to do that]
We have done a wonderful 5k mile trip to France and Italy with no issues [except for an errant windscreen wiper trying to drop off in a storm] but would really appreciate feedback re the clunking rear before the end of the warranty period

Not a CX BUT the wire wheels on my trad plus 4 have invariably given a clonk when going from forward to reverse or vice versa IF they are not well greased. I find about twice a year is sufficient to whip them off, clean and generously apply some grease to the splines and mating surfaces. Clonking then disappears.
I also seem to recall that early CX models had wires fitted via an adapter. It was found that the mounting holes on the adapters were too big and caused clonking.
It was well discussed on TM at the time, but I cannot find the original posting.
Having said all that, I am rather surprised that dealers and factory cannot resolve.

We put up with a lot from Morgan but there is no way I would accept a clicking noise from wherever. remove the grease and start from fresh if it still persists ask them to change the complete set up for alloys as its not fit for purpose they should spring into action as its quite a big job. Em

^ I agree with Aerotaff,

A clonk is a clear indication of too much tolerance / clearance on the splines, it won't improve with age ! In fact the clonk will accelerate wear on the tiny face of each spline on the load side, suggesting additional grease packing...is er boll**ks, as a permanent cure

Trads don't clunk with the same wheel manufacturer, MWS

Years ago I got into a bit of trouble on another forum for saying "We own Morgans because we love them, not because they are actually any good".