Re: Sounds in front suspension

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Peter Plangger wrote:
> 
> The front suspension of my '91 Audi 90 2.3E (150k km) has started to
> make annoying sounds. The sound is not like a 'click' but more like a
> 'bonnng'. Maybe the springs are moving a bit. I thought of the upper
> struthouse bearings, but the sound occurs not only when turning the
> wheel while parking, but also when the car goes straight ahead and I
> press and release the accelerator so the car lifts up and down in the
> front. There is no sound when I press and release the front fender
> when the car is parked, so it will be hard to find in the garage.
> 
> The struthouse bearings should only be involved when the steering
> wheel is turned, so what other thing might be responsible?
> I will take a close look at the suspension tomorrow, but if somebody
> could direct me to the source of the sound, I'd be thankful.
> 
> Other thing: I just replaced  the termostat. Operating  temperature is
> now 90 deg C. Before it was 75 deg. I hope the mileage will be better.
> Operating temperature is also reached very quickly now.
> 
> Peter
> 
> _/_/_/_/_/ pepe@z.zgs.de \_\_\_\_\_
Peter:
Check the round cap (threaded) that holds the cartridge(shock absorber
or damper) secure inside the front strut. For tightness testing I would
use a large Vise grip set of pliers (channel locks) or a large
(plumbers) pipe wrench... 
HTH Pablo