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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: golf newbie on 08 March 2011, 18:58

Title: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: golf newbie on 08 March 2011, 18:58

Bit stumped tbh so i hope you can help..

I changed the front top mounts on my golf,did have a clunking noise before but only on full lock but wasnt as bad as it is now..

I have assembled the front strut correctly i rechecked several times lol

Is there any checks i can do to see what is making the noise if its a ball joint etc..

hope thats makes sense

Thanks

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: golf newbie on 08 March 2011, 19:44

Sorry i thought i posted in the right area..

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 08 March 2011, 20:23

Jack the front up and see if there is any movement in the wheel.

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: golf newbie on 08 March 2011, 20:32

Ok.

I do that in the morning will update..

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: Khare on 08 March 2011, 20:34

Check wishbone bushes, aswell as ARB, make sure it's not loose.

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2011, 20:36

Could be a cv joint

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: golf newbie on 09 March 2011, 11:45

Update.. :laugh:

I jacked the front of the car checked all the rubber joints no movement on both sides,checked spring was on correctly.

Took top plates off while car was in the air and retighten them and the noise went..

Dunno what i done bit stumped tbh..i did tighen the top plate last time when it was on the ground could that be what i did wrong..??

Thanks

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 11:47

Quote from: golf newbie on 09 March 2011, 11:45

Update.. :laugh:

I jacked the front of the car checked all the rubber joints no movement on both sides,checked spring was on correctly.

Took top plates off while car was in the air and retighten them and the noise went..

Dunno what i done bit stumped tbh..i did tighen the top plate last time when it was on the ground could that be what i did wrong..??

Thanks

Should be tightened with the wheels on the ground.

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 09 March 2011, 11:52

+1 Should be tightened with suspension compressed.

Title: Re: Clunking Noise nsf
Post by: golf newbie on 09 March 2011, 11:53

Did tighten when it was on ground also..

Just happy the noise is gone hooooray..