[s-cars] Terrible clunk/pop coming from the front end

[Mark Strangways]

I spent numerous hours and $$$ tracking such a noise.
Whenever I went over a bump, or turned the wheel after unloading the
suspension it would click.
It turned out that the front sway bar was contacting the metal tube that
contained the high current starter wire.

In order to find this the mechanics helper had to lay under the car as the
lowered it on the hoist where the wheels rested on wood blocks. Sounds kinda
fun don't it !

This took weeks and many dollars in parts to finally find.

regards,
Mark
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From: "Scott Thompson" <n3xgc at yahoo.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 1:26 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Terrible clunk/pop coming from the front end


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My 95 S6 has developed a very loud pop/clunk noise from the front end.
Happens over bumps and when when turning.  Seems most reproducible when
turning.  Appears to come from both sides.  Does not occur when wheel is
turned while not moving, but just after rolling forward.  Also occurs when
changing from moving backward to moving forward.  It can sometimes be felt
through the steering wheels or the shifter, but not always.

Other relevant data:
- struts (bilstein HDs), mounts and bearings new in Oct 02
- good local shop replaced subframe and control arm bushings in an effort to
fix ($1k later, no difference, :\ )

Any ideas as to the cause?  CV joints (both sides at the same time)?
Transmission (with my luck)??

-Scott (pick a malfunctioning Audi) T.
95 S6 (noisy and more expensive than I ever dreamed)
96 A4 (finally not leaking something, but complete with new check engine
light, TBD)
87 4000Q (clunking also, leaking exhaust, but hey, it's a track beater)
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