Re: Coupe GT rant

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

>  I have had an irritating clunk
> emanating from the right front for some time and decided to fix it once and
> for all. I have now replaced; (1)control arm bushings, (2)ball joints,
> (3)strut bearings, (4)entire axles with CV joints, (5)brake rotors & pads
> (while I was in there), and (6)tie rod ends.
> That is _all_ the moving parts on the front end, and it still clunks!

there's still the subframe bushings...

but seriously, as I replaced most of the stuff you list above, my
"clunk" (experienced at stop point with certain styles of braking, then
on take off) got smaller and smaller.  But it never quite went away.  A
couple weeks ago I put it on a lift and looked for things to "tighten". 
I was able to put about a half turn or so on each of the subrame bushing
bolts.

Clunk is gone.


> diagnose _possible_ problem sources that might not exist.

IMHO you don't replace something till you have proved it *is* the
problem.  Random "this might work" replacements 1. get expensive and 2.
are poor troubleshooting practice (in both senses!)


> Yes, the bolts on everything have been tightened checked, etc.,

so maybe it isn't them...

what exact conditions cause the clunk? (please answer this)

have you checked the carbon canister (hidden inside the right fender
ahead of the wheel) to make sure it's not loose somehow?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers

82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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