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

[Mark Strangways]

Check the lower control arm to strut assy. ball joint and bolt.
I have a click that is apparent at times and I have traced it to see a bit
of play in the connection.
If I pull the bolt and retighten it it is ok for a while.
I need to replace the bolt. And I think I will replace the control arm as
well.

I remember trying to track a noise that occurred under very specific
conditions. My mechanic was convinced I was nuts, as he looked it over many
times. Then I took him for a drive, found the right conditions and poof
there it was. He heard it and felt it as well. After many hours of removing
this replacing that etc. He finally was able to reproduce it on the lift so
he eventually put a helper under the car as they lowered it on blocks of
wood. It turned out to be the damn high current starter cable tube
contacting the sway bay.
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH THESE CARS!!!!!!!!!!

Mark S
----- Original Message -----
From: "matt ludwig" <matt.ludwig2 at verizon.net>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 4:37 PM
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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