[urq] another clunk....

[Brandon Rogers]

Hi Martin-
comments inserted
thanks for the feedback

Brandon

----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Pajak" <Martin at quattro.ca>
To: <urq at audifans.com>; "Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [urq] another clunk....


> Brandon,
>
> Couple of things.
> Do you have lowering springs?

Nope- stock '84 springs

> I found both, the '83 and '85 have a clunk when turning slowly (parking
lot type manouvers), or under hard braking.  Both have lowering springs and
I haven't found other reason for the noise.
>
> Also, did you use an impact gun to install the top 22mm self locking nut?
Usually doing that loosens the special nut holding the strut bearing on
BTDT.

Actuallly- no not on this nut

>
> Did you loosen the subframe at all... I had mine come loose. :(

No - Last I checked ( a few months ago) it was tight.  i will check again,
JIC.
>
> HTH
> Martin Pajak
> www.quattro.ca
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com>
> Reply-To: Brandon Rogers <brogers at terrix.com>
> Date:  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 11:16:04 -0700
>
> >Hey guys-
> >I'm looking for some quick guidance-I have my car in at the dealer
getting aligned.  I just finished (with lots of help-thanks Dennis, Dave and
Ben) putting in the Bilsteins.  While I was in there I put in new ball
joints all around, new tie rods all around, and new strut bearings all
around, and front wheel bearings.  As I drove (carefully) to the dealer for
alignment, I noticed that when the right side front wheel is unloaded, like
when there is a dip or sudden turn to the left, there is a small "pop"
coming from up there.  I'm thinking first things to check (if it still
happens when I get the car back) are the main big nut the secures the strut
insert into the strut assembly and the slotted nut towards the top.  I've
already double checked the bolts on top of the strut towers.  I intend to go
back over everything after giving the car time to settle in...but a pointer
here could be helpful.
> >
> >Thanks-
> >
> >Brandon
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