Annoying Rattle above right rear wheel '87 5ktqa

[Martin Pot]

I had a similar rattle on my 5KTQ and it was caused by the support bushing
of the trapezoidal arm, right under the rear door. It took me a long time to
find it then though. The rubber had worn out and there was a metal to metal
contact especially during acceleration.Hope this helps.
Martin.
91' 2CTQW PRL   '86 5KTQ PRL   91' 2CTQ Maroon  All cars chipped


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Swann" <bswann at worldnet.att.net>
To: "'Mark Vogt'" <mwvogt at mindspring.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 11:39 AM
Subject: RE: Annoying Rattle above right rear wheel '87 5ktqa


> No, that would be too simple.
>
> I just tore the inside cover off.  There is nothing there that can cause
> the rattle.
>
> I went underneath and pulled the inner wheel well cover off.  I thought it
> might be the fuel tank hose which is metal and passes through the frame.
I
> put some padding in there, but did not see where it would be rubbing and
> could not make it rattle.  Test drive reveals that is not it.
>
> It is something loose, possible between the gas tank and the trunk area.
>  It is really annoying in that this car is just about perfect except for
> this rattle/clunking that is very pronounced - metal to metal.
>
> I also wonder how the rear trans. mount may be contributing.  It looks
> good, but has aged.
>
> I'm about to remove the pan underneath the fuel tank and check further.
>
> Appreciate any BTDT on this type of noise.
>
> Ben
>
> On Monday, October 21, 2002 1:54 PM, Mark Vogt
[SMTP:mwvogt at mindspring.com]
> wrote:
> > See if the rear washer bottle is loose.
> >
> > Ben Swann wrote:
> >
> > >QPhile,
> > >
> > >I have been trying to track down the cause of this annoying rattle
which
> > >eminates from around or above the strut but inside the car ( I think).
>  I
> > >had my wife drive with me in the cargo area - got some good laughs
about
> > >husband in trunk I'm sure.
> > >
> > >I just replaced the struts and all hardware.  The original rubber
looked
> > >new, so was unnecessary, but I have eliminated that as  a culprit.  The
> > >noise actually got worse since I installed Koni Yellows which are firm,
> but
> > >the originals needed replacement for sure.
> > >
> > >Now I am about to tear apart the inside wheel well cover to see if I
can
> > >ID, but would appreciate if someone else has BTDT, or if I am missing
> > >somthing outside the car.  I have looked underneath and can't find
> anything
> > >that is loose or would cause the rattle.
> > >
> > >Ben
> > >'87 5ktq avant
> > >(3) 4kq's - red '84, silver '85(GTQ) and '85 Black Beater
> > >Beautiful Blue GT coupe for sale
> > >
> > >
> >
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