Thump/Thud in rear

[Paul Meyers]

I'm willing to bet that it's worn (shot) bushings in the trapezoidal control
arm. Had exactly the same symptoms in my 87 5KTQW. Replaced the bushings
with new (courtesy of the parts connection and my local machine shop). No
more thunk and handling much improved as well.

Paul Meyers 
Gray 87 5KCSTQ 1.8bar eurolights fuchs 145 kM, replacing electronic ignition
loom 
Pearl 88 5KCSTQ 1.8bar eurolights fuchs bilsteins 126 kM 2pc-em k24 turbo 
Metallic White 87 5KTQW eurolights bilsteins 193 kM daily driver
Blue 86 5KCSTQ parts car 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Rowe [mailto:browe58 at netzero.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 7:47 AM
To: RICHARD MEZIC; quattro at audifans.com
Subject: RE: Thump/Thud in rear


check that the hatch lock is tight by pulling on it while locked.  if not,
loosen 2 nuts/bolts, and adjust.

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of RICHARD MEZIC
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 9:22 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Thump/Thud in rear


In my '91 200 wagon, I hear a thud/thumping noise coming from the passenger
side rear wheel well area when I go over *any* bumps.  I've had the shock
out (and replaced) and it didn't solve the problem (so I put the original
back...).  While things were apart, the ball joint and suspension pieces
were checked - still didn't help.  Any suggestions, BTDTs?

I can't seem to track it down.  Thanks in advance.  You (collectively)
always come up with the right answers...

-RJM-


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