Re: 87 5000S Quattro non turbo

[zing@gnn.com (MARTIN SLOTTERBACK)]

 You ask an exsensive question.
>Date:	Fri, 12 Jan 1996 09:00:22 -0500
>From:	STARSAILN@aol.com
>Sender:	quattro-owner@coimbra.ans.net
>To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>Subject:	87 5000S Quattro  non turbo
>
>I'm getting a loud knock noise from the right rear suspension, 
when hitting
>bumps.  Other wise the car rides smooth.  Was told to replace 
shocks and
>control bushing.
>Anyone else go through this problem?
>
>If I replace shocks I think I want to go with turbo gas and 
replace all 4.
>
>How about H+R springs to complete the new set up ?
>Any good suppliers out there??      Thanks!



most likely its the bushing? The end control arm bushing that's 
bad. I think they [audi] are selling the rubber parts now insted of 
the whole thing. I am quessing [knowing] when you hit rough road 
its sounds like the read end is not attached.

     Marty S.