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

[Bob Rossato]

Was this because the starter wire tube was mislocated, or something else?
I.E., what was the fix?

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Mark Strangways
> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 2:02 PM
> To: Scott Thompson; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Terrible clunk/pop coming from the front end
>
>
> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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