[s-cars] front left "bad" noise developed.

[matt ludwig]

i have one for all of you,

w/ wheels pointed straight ahead at a standstill and breaks not
applied, i turn the steering wheel to the right 1/2 a turn, pause, then
turn back to left and hear a "click" or soft "pop" sound from the front
left wheel assembly.  does not happen when the inverse is tried.  any
thoughts?  tie-rod position (i.e. level to ground)?  upper shock mount
cracked?  lower control arm bushings?  steering rack mount?  i have
inspected all these w/ car on ground and does not appear to be any
visible failures of them.

other notes:

1. have developed a somewhat harsh "clunk" at same front left wheel
assembly when driving over rough spots.  the DC roads do not help this
any, but on compression, there is a stiff, "thunk".  i cannot tell if
it does it on a fast, larger rebound as well due to road noise.   i
state this last as i thought maybe the above described test would
eliminate some possibilities.

2. am riding on h&r/bilstein sport setup w/ stock avus 16" rims.

as allllllllllllllllways, all comments are highly appreciated.


sincerely,

matt ludwig.
1995.5 s6 avant.