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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 00:31

Title: New suspension....still problems
Post by: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 00:31

Well after having my new suspension sorted thaught all problems associated with it were over.....but not quite yet it seems :cry:

When turning left (doesn't happen when turning right) there seems to be a bang and sometimes a groan, sounds like the spring is banging or moving in its seat, thirstly is this possible..? can the spring move or turn if say a nut or bolt isn't tight enough..? secondly could it be anything else...? car drives fine otherwise and there is no rubbing or anything like that.

This problem only started since having this Jamex kit put on, nothing like this with the previous suspension.

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: filthy on 28 February 2008, 17:49

Does the bang come from the front or rear? if its the front, it could possibly be your strut top mount bearing, or, if its the rear, you may have a knackered rear axle bush...

Its only a possibility mind.... :smiley:

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 19:03

Noise comes from the front, it only happens when i turn left, but its from the drivers side as when turning left the weight shifts towards the right side...what could the creaking/groan from the steering be..?

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: saul79 on 28 February 2008, 19:12

spring slipping on top mount cup ,mine did the same -get the coilovers  :wink:

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 19:14

Apart from getting the coilovers :rolleyes: anyway to stop the spring slipping..?

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: saul79 on 28 February 2008, 20:25

how big is the top coil and does it fit in the cup. i welded 3 tabs on the cup and folded them around to hold the spring in place -worked well -then wanted it lower so got the coillies

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 23:20

So nothing else could cause the spring to move when it is under load..? it only does it on the d/s/f.

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: saul79 on 29 February 2008, 19:22

Quote from: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 23:20

So nothing else could cause the spring to move when it is under load..? it only does it on the d/s/f.

haha so did mine ,dont know why it was that side -maybe due to the extra weight on one side i dont know lol

Title: Re: New suspension....still problems
Post by: DazVR6 on 01 March 2008, 00:33

Wish i had just braught the collies...but alas its too late and i can't afford to spend any more money so this has gotta be sorted on way or the other. Think i'll just try and find someone who specialises in aftermarket suspension and get em to sort it :angry: