[Vwdiesel] suspension damage

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/9/2009 4:09:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
db53248 at windstream.net writes:

> Now, whenever I go over any bumps, there is a rattle like something is 
> loose
> in the front end. I did the bumper push up and down check and the struts
> still seem firm. I haven't looked under the hood or from underneath for
> damage. I'm looking for suggestions for what would be most likely damaged?
> 

  Step on the brake and see if the noise goes away.  Missing 
anti-rattle clips is usually the cause of bump rattles.  Another 
possibility is a little more clunky and it's the spacers in the top 
of the strut mount (A1 body).  The spacers sometime leave a 
little too much space and it'll rattle.  It'll respond to lifting on 
the bumper moreso than pushing.
    Loren


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