Re: Clunk from 4kq

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Thu, 21 Mar 1996 Autobahn01@aol.com wrote:

> >I've just bought (6-m) an Audi 4000CS-Quattro, which is the Ultimate 
> >Driving Machine (Sorry BMW).  But Mine has a clunk in the 
> >rear/drive-shaft, I think it only happens when there is a lot of power 
> >added to the system (such as rolling on a hill letting the clutch 
> >out....) Is this normal or should it be looked at ASAP??
> 
> John, have whoever you trust to do your service work look at the rear
> differential mounts and rear control arm bushings. Both items can cause a
> clunk under power...

Not uncommon... sounds like torque side diff mounts. Did mine on the UrQ 
and the 4kq. 
Chris... did you send out the door stuff?!? :)

Bob


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