fix for clunking

[Grant]

Any comments?

yea, sounds like covering up a problem.  If its really subframes 
moving, as I suggested, fix it.
You'll be happier.

OTOH, sounds like a friendly, honest, guy who told the truth and didnt 
try to sell you stuff.

I just would do a better job, if it were me.

Grant


On Dec 3, 2005, at 4:21 PM, quattro-request at audifans.com wrote:

> From: SJ <syljay at optonline.net>
> Date: December 3, 2005 4:00:02 PM EST
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Possible fix for subframe clunking sounds
>
>
> I was chatting with the parts guy from an Audi dealer. He does his own
> repairs.
> The conversation drifted to subframe stuff. He said that he places the 
> tail
> end exhaust system round rubber donuts between the chasses and 
> subframe to
> stop the clunking.
> Essentially he removes the subframe bolts, lowers the subframe a bit,
> inserts 4 rubber donuts between chassis and suframe and inserts the 
> bolts
> and torques them in. The donuts will get squished in and remove any
> looseness which stops all noises.
> Any comments?
>
> SJ
> 85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
> 85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
> 88 Audi 5kq
> 90 Audi 100q