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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: LJS7 on 01 April 2014, 22:03

Title: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: LJS7 on 01 April 2014, 22:03

Hello

Since I got the GTI back in November I noticed intermittent mechanical/grinding noises coming from the front wheel areas whilst turning at slow speeds (manoeuvres etc).

Took it into VW last week and apparently the shocks were clipping so they adjusted them.

The noise has pretty much disappeared except at full lock.

My brother got his GTI a couple of weeks back but when i took it out yesterday I noticed a similar noise, if not worse.

Is it feasible that the shocks could be catching / rubbing?

Thanks

Title: Re: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: peterdoherty on 01 April 2014, 22:15

sounds more like the earlier issue of the transport blocks on the shocks not all being removed

Title: Re: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 April 2014, 07:35

Quote from: peterdoherty on 01 April 2014, 22:15

sounds more like the earlier issue of the transport blocks on the shocks not all being removed

Or a seized shock mount bearing that isn't allowing the shock assembly to pivot properly.

Title: Re: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: Skinnee D on 02 April 2014, 08:41

I had rubbing / creaking noises from the steering as part of the shock mount problem that also included a grinding noise on full lock.  Replacement of both shock mounts and their bearings fixed it.

Title: Re: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: GiT1984 on 02 April 2014, 15:47

I'm getting a bit of a "clonk" over bumps / small potholes - is this normal?

Title: Re: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 April 2014, 13:45

Quote from: GiT1984 on 02 April 2014, 15:47

I'm getting a bit of a "clonk" over bumps / small potholes - is this normal?

Nope – are you sure the transport pucks were removed by the dealership?

Title: Re: Adjusted Shock Absorbers
Post by: corgi on 05 April 2014, 18:41

Adjusted?

What adjustment is there? Ask them to be specific, I'd be very interested to hear...