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How did it go last night Welly?
Prop all O.K mate?
Sounds like you are doing alright so far and you might even be able to keep up with Jardo when your 4wd is working...
Did you read my thread a few months back about my knock Welly?.
Mine was the sliding portion of the steering column..
Simply knocked the "crimp" in to tighten it [ which left me with very tight/ heavy steering for a few miles]
...Now its loosened off.. no knock, Et Voila.
OK, so have been to TPS in Tewkesbury to collect the elusive Haldex gasket...
Audi wanted £7.30 plus VAT for this, however TPS managed a nice easy £1.30 plus VAT.
Prop bolts have turned up thanks Reesy, still awaiting prop. Steering rack collection tonight. Hopefully the Haldex oil will pitch up tomorrow as well....
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/114624-knock-through-steering-wheel-anyone.html
May be of some help.. may not, worth a try for a free fix though
Blimey mate, fair bit of kit you've ordered up. Hope you clear the clunk. I've given up with mine but I'm sure it's my rear seats.
He hasn't ordered much, the front coilies are because he was a cheap *** and got some from vietchinajapanistan, and the originals are ******
He hasn't ordered much, the front coilies are because he was a cheap *** and got some from vietchinajapanistan, and the originals are ******
Mine made a loud knock on uneven gradients ,like going into a drive, changed the trailing arm bushes and all is quiet..A lot of people are mentioning that this clunk is from the rear of the car. Has anyone investigated the bushes on the trailing arms?
So.... New poly front lower arms bushes, drop links and front coilovers (warranty replacement) have all been fitted.
The clunk has gone on the one side where it has always been.
Other side's remains, but the BBJ looks poorly so I suspect that to be fair.
Time will tell if it's solved...
Maybe you'll be able to enjoy the car a bit more with the knocking gone! Any pics of the bush you removed? Did it look shagged?
Did the spacers sort the problem? I'm experiencing the same/similar symptoms as Welly: a loud clunk, felt through the footwells, only when moving (nothing while turning on the spot). It clunks when turning left, then won't again until turning right. Subframe has been off in the past as steering rack looks like it's been replaced, plus I've had it off to replace ARB in an attempt to cure the clunk... bolts could well be the originals! Will try TPS for the spacers, otherwise looks like they're coming from the States?Just been doing a quick search on knocking subframes and the golf seems to suffer from it as well.
Might try sticking some shims in the subframe to stop it moving about.
Home Page > ES#2102460 Subframe Spacer Plates - With Hardware - 7M3499349A
Part number for shims
The Shim is 7M3499349A
So you can stop ok now?