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

[Sean Douglas]

Sounds like the same problem I had. Try your test with the engine off,
and turn the steering wheel back and forth. Do you hear or feel a click
or noise as if something is loose? My mechanic (dealer) diagnosed this
as a bad steering rack and replaced it under warranty. No problems
since.

Sean

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6
1990 Audi 90Q20V
Surrey, BC
Canada


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com] On Behalf Of matt ludwig
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 1:38 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] front left "bad" noise developed.


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.

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