A colleague's 08 2.0tdi is the problem.
Sometimes when she puts in the key if fails to start;does doesn't even turnover and the engine management light comes on.
Take the key out and in again and it usually starts.
Sometimes you don't need to take the key out;the light goes out and it starts on...
Hi DJ, seem to have no play in any bushes anywhere.
I already looked into those spacers and unfortunately they won't fit an A4.
All looks good when on a lift but straight away when i reverse out a drive while locking the steering a get a huge clunk!!
well I think its the subframe anyhow.
Clunks on lock reversing out of driveway.
Can't find anything loose when car is on a lift.
Being reading a bit on hear about subframe bolts stretching so have a few questions if someone in the know wouldn't mind answering.
Which bolts and do they thread in...
Hi Karl, if your caliper sliding pin bushes are worn, you will get a lot of rattle and clunking over bumps.
Even clunking and knocking on slow turns,both going forward and reverse.
I like you have changed every whole thing at the front of the car only still to have the noise.
Brought the car to...
I know there should be some play in the drives but there is some rattling on rough roads and everything else seems tight.
I have replaced all suspension parts and its not the brakes.
Heres the play in the drive.
Surely it shouldnt be this noisey..
Took back out drivers side shock this morning and refitted top mount making sure the spring was tight against rubber on shock.
Put back in and knock has now gone.
Battery was flat this morning so bought a new one. €100 for a new Varta one.
Can't complain as flat one was in the car when I bought...
Ok, fitted top mounts and bump stops today.
Unfortunately hasn't solved my poorish ride quality and if anything has made it worse.
The good thing is now i think i can pinpoint it as i can hear movement coming from near the top mount area even when i push down on the front wing.
These are the...
Around 131 on mine aswell.
I have changed the arms twice on it.
I put febi bilstein arms in it 3 or 4 years and then i got lemforder lower arms an Meyle hd top arms + tie rods at around 126'000 miles. I also put ARB bushes and drop links around then. There is no knocking but just doesn't feel...
Thanks palfy.
I was going to replace the top mounts but when i saw the wear on the buffer changed my mind. I ordered 2 new buffers anyway and should have them in the morning.
Trying to eliminate a slightly loose feel over bumps but its hard to pinpoint.
Hi all,
could some please tell me the size of the thread on a front lower control arm?
Its a 2003 a4 1.8t sport ( sport suspension)
not sure if it's 16 or 20 I need.
Cheers!
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