RE: 200T Suspension Problems

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

Thanks for the info, Rudy. Do you know how to check it?

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Rudy Consolacion [SMTP:rconsolacion@kumhotech.com]
> Sent:	Friday, October 03, 1997 12:55 PM
> To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:	RE: 200T Suspension Problems
> 
> I would guess that it may be the strut bearing.
> 
> Rudy C.
> 87 5ktq
> 97 a42.8q
> 
> > From:          Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>
> > To:            "'Gorman, Ken  (PA62)'"
> <Ken.Gorman@ftw1.honeywell.com>,
> >                "'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'" <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
> > Subject:       RE: 200T Suspension Problems
> > Date:          Fri, 3 Oct 1997 15:29:18 +0200
> 
> > I have exactly the same problem on my 5K. No visible worn components
> in
> > the suspension. I replaced the strut mounts, which were starting to
> > detoriate - no help. I was trying to adjust the steering gear - no
> help.
> > I have less than 20K miles on new Sachs gas shocks. So I join Ken in
> the
> > plea for help - what can it be???
> > 
> > Aleksander Mierzwa
> > Warsaw, Poland
> > mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
> > 87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
> > 88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
> > 91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:	Gorman, Ken  (PA62) [SMTP:Ken.Gorman@ftw1.honeywell.com]
> > > Sent:	Friday, October 03, 1997 12:58 PM
> > > To:	'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'
> > > Subject:	200T Suspension Problems
> > > 
> > > List experts:
> > > 
> > > Problem: 1990 Audi 200 - Clunking noise near or around driver's
> side
> > > front wheel when hitting bumps.  Clunking is more noticeable when
> > > turning left (essentially unweighting the driver's side and
> > > compressing
> > > the passenger side).  The clunking is evident going over bumps
> while
> > > going straight.  The clunking is not heard while turning right
> (driver
> > > side is weighted ).  The clunking noise sounds like something is
> > > loose.
> > > 
> > > Investigation:  Jacked the car up and visually inspected control
> arms,
> > > tie rod ends, struts.  They "appear" ok.  I tried pulling on the
> tire
> > > to
> > > see if it was loose.  It wouldn't move.  I'm not an expert in
> > > suspension
> > > related components, so what may appear "OK" to me may not be.  
> > > 
> > > What else can I check - and what are the proper procedures for
> > > diagnosing this noise.  
> > > 
> > > Thanks for any suggestions.
> > > 
> > > Regards,
> > > 
> > > Ken
> > > Ken Gorman
> > > Honeywell, Inc. - Industrial Automation and Control
> > > 1100 Virginia Drive - Mail Stop 105
> > > Fort Washington, PA  19034
> > > Phone (215) 641-3390    Fax (215) 641-3850
> > > e-mail: Ken.Gorman@iac.honeywell.com
> >