Thanks, I'll definitely check this out

no ticking noise just the thudding noise for about 40 seconds

Hi all, Just joined and just purchased an 2.7 04 plate. Just wondered if anyone has experienced this. When first starting the car a noise which I can only describe as a continuous knocking sound ( about a second delay in-between knocks) starts from underneath the car near the rear. Seems to go away ...

Hello everyone