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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: spankyVR6 on 09 November 2006, 09:10

Title: vr6 has slight thud from drivers side front
Post by: spankyVR6 on 09 November 2006, 09:10

I have a slight thud from drivers side front when I set off at a normal pace, if I set off slow it doesn't do it, it also does it less if I'm on a hill, and doesn't do it when the steering wheel is on more than a quarter turn lock either way. I know I have a knacked engine mount (rear drivers side), does this sound like the cause of the knock? I thought it would be, but am confused as to why it doesn't make the sound when the steering is on lock, could it be strut top bushes?

cheers

Title: Re: vr6 has slight thud from drivers side front
Post by: clett on 09 November 2006, 11:31

Yeh sounds like a worn top strut bush but dude you can damage more sh!t if you don't replace that engine mount aswell don't forget those engines are not light!!

Title: Re: vr6 has slight thud from drivers side front
Post by: spankyVR6 on 10 November 2006, 16:51

My mechanic had a look last night and seems to think it's the mount. It's booked in for a new one next thursday, so get to use my old mans mk2 GTI for a couple of days, which should be a good laugh, as I'm driving mine like an old man due to the wasted engine mount! :wink: