*CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
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*CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
Ok, first off I have searched and the only thing I could find was something about the tie-rod ends. Anyways, here is my question.
Everytime I go over a small bump or something of that nature there is a very distinct *CLUNK* noise coming from the front suspension. My question is what is causeing that? Like I said above, I found something suggesting the tie-rod ends, however on my older Audi (96 A4 2.8Q) it was doing the same thing so I replaced the tie-rod ends and it didn't fix it. So anyone have any idea what it is? How to fix it? And an approximent cost? Thanks in advance!!!
Josh
Everytime I go over a small bump or something of that nature there is a very distinct *CLUNK* noise coming from the front suspension. My question is what is causeing that? Like I said above, I found something suggesting the tie-rod ends, however on my older Audi (96 A4 2.8Q) it was doing the same thing so I replaced the tie-rod ends and it didn't fix it. So anyone have any idea what it is? How to fix it? And an approximent cost? Thanks in advance!!!
Josh
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
it could be your upper control arms, they're a common item especially on older B5's. you should be able to find a full rebuild kit (including the tie-rod ends that you already replaced, oops) for under 500 bucks. try to find a kit that has the updated beefier upper arms.
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
I actually don't have that A4 any more (the 2.8) I sold it and got a 99.5 A4 1.8T
I will look around for those. Anyone else have any ideas???
Josh
I will look around for those. Anyone else have any ideas???
Josh
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
ORIGINAL: ThePaintballGuy
I actually don't have that A4 any more (the 2.8) I sold it and got a 99.5 A4 1.8T
I will look around for those. Anyone else have any ideas???
Josh
I actually don't have that A4 any more (the 2.8) I sold it and got a 99.5 A4 1.8T
I will look around for those. Anyone else have any ideas???
Josh
yeah it still is probably the control arms though.
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
Do they sell just the control arms? And what website or place should i buy these parts from that have the best price?
Josh
Josh
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
ORIGINAL: ThePaintballGuy
Do they sell just the control arms? And what website or place should i buy these parts from that have the best price?
Josh
Do they sell just the control arms? And what website or place should i buy these parts from that have the best price?
Josh
https://www.audiforums.com/m_55694/tm.htm
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
ecstuning has the whole kit for $500 with the HD tie rod ends, all the hardware and free shipping. PureMS sells it for $490 but doesn't have free shipping (that I know of).
I just ordered my kit from ECS.
I just ordered my kit from ECS.
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
Bring it to a euro mechanic(just to diagnose, better than paying $500 for something you don't need) - I had a similar problem took it to him he said all my control arms looked good except my sway bar links were loose - so I replaced those and it fixed it. No guarantee but thats my $.02
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
ORIGINAL: akielb
Bring it to a euro mechanic(just to diagnose, better than paying $500 for something you don't need) - I had a similar problem took it to him he said all my control arms looked good except my sway bar links were loose - so I replaced those and it fixed it. No guarantee but thats my $.02
Bring it to a euro mechanic(just to diagnose, better than paying $500 for something you don't need) - I had a similar problem took it to him he said all my control arms looked good except my sway bar links were loose - so I replaced those and it fixed it. No guarantee but thats my $.02
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RE: *CLUNKING* Noise Coming from FRONT!!! YES I SEARCHED>>>BUT...
I have the same problem..been putting it off for about a year.. maybe its time I had whatever it is looked at and replaced..lol
I think its the upper control arms ..the bushings get worn and with audis we have to replace the whole arm
Dont do the whole kit though.. why spend the extra money when you dont have problems but only with one end? My .02 +1 from above
I think its the upper control arms ..the bushings get worn and with audis we have to replace the whole arm
Dont do the whole kit though.. why spend the extra money when you dont have problems but only with one end? My .02 +1 from above