supsension problem, noise
06-03-2002, 05:54 PM
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supsension problem, noise
i have a sqeek on my rear drivers side suppension, i have koni coilovers set at 25' and if i push on the trunk in the rear i hear a noise and not sure what is it from, it is not the shock itself, wondering if anyone else had or has this problem. while driving i hear it only at low speeds like 30 or so, after that it seems to be fine. by the i have a 1997 audi a4 1.8tq
06-03-2002, 05:56 PM
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Bushings...
did you do the install yourself?
All that crap has to be tightened with the car standing on the ground at ride height, otherwise you'll have torsion which will tear the bushings to bits.
All that crap has to be tightened with the car standing on the ground at ride height, otherwise you'll have torsion which will tear the bushings to bits.
06-03-2002, 08:27 PM
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WARNING!!! dont push it too much the metal is soft, I have spots from it now.
I had same problem on the front passanger side. 3 month I had the noise and now its gone!!!! Dont know why. After going to several garages and showing the noise I was pushing it 500...times, result - spots from pushing it down and no noise. One mechanic said bushings, other arms, other strut, as you can see everything you can imagine.
06-03-2002, 08:32 PM
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James R. how the torsion feels? I think this is the answer to my problem.
When I am turning slowly and press the gas pedal after 45 degrees I feel the vibration of the car but if I don't press the gas pedal its ok. The car just smoothly turning no problem. As soon I press the gas it starts vibrating. On small turns its ok, only problem on U turns and sharp turns. Any idea? What should be tightened when car on the ground?
06-03-2002, 08:47 PM
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take it to your dealer and get it checked.
i look it in last week. they checked it, found the problem, they said they'll let me know when the part arrives from germany. and im going back on monday to get it installed.