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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: oliver07 on 25 March 2010, 20:46

Title: strut top mounts
Post by: oliver07 on 25 March 2010, 20:46

Guys im sure this has been covered but cant find the link
Just had coilovers fitted with new strut top mounts passenger front is clonking like made seems to be from a standstill or when going really slow on a turn
whats your ideas on this.

Title: Re: strut top mounts
Post by: topher on 25 March 2010, 20:52

is it like a twangy spring noise? if so top mount bearings are shot.
If it's more of a knocking then it sounds like something wasn't bolted back up right.

Title: Re: strut top mounts
Post by: oliver07 on 25 March 2010, 20:55

its like a knock thud sound the car is too low as its catching on every speed bump getting it lifted
on saturday just wanted to be on the ball before i go kicking off

 :laugh:

Title: Re: strut top mounts
Post by: topher on 25 March 2010, 20:57

how low is too low? is it the arb banging on the driveshaft?

Title: Re: strut top mounts
Post by: oliver07 on 25 March 2010, 21:02

yes  the exhaust is hitting the s/bumps and this metal strip going across under the middle of the car
but this noise is definatly coming from the wheel area n/s front

Title: Re: strut top mounts
Post by: DarkGti on 25 March 2010, 22:29

id say the drive shaft was knocking/rubbing on the ARB