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

[motogo1]

You might check, to make sure the strut top cap (what holds the shock in
place)  is tight.

Gary Martin
94 UrS4
91 200 TQA

----- 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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