fretburnr
07-07-2005, 11:09 AM
For the last week or two, i've had this "noise" from the right front of the car. I hate to say a "clunk" but thats what it is, over small or big bumps. Its driving me crazy as its getting worse and may be a serious problem
At first it was very occasional and non-repeatable, so i passed it off as loose stuff in the glove box or something minor.
about a week ago i noticed it getting louder and more frequent... and it seemed to affect the feel of the front end of the car. i methodically checked all of the front end components for tightness and wear.
(Just for informations sake, less than a year ago the car got new control arms, tie rods, CABs, balljoints, and engine mounts... then 4-5mos ago the h&r cupkit went in, with new front strut bearings and new tapercore RSMs.)
Last night i ran through it again; everything seems tight, nothing looks worn or broken, and nothing down there rattles or makes any odd noises when moved or smacked by hand. In frustration with the hood open i jounced the passenger side up and down, and i got loud squeaking with my signature clunk. Honestly, it sounds like the strut tower itself is flexing #-o I could be way off but its my last idea; however the strut tower and surrounding body dont show any signs of wear or fatigue, and the car is 100% rust free (arizona car).
:-k I'm scratching my head here... cannot for the life of me figure it out. Until now, with the help of these forums and the bentley, i could troubleshoot any problems i had. now i'm totally lost for an idea... help!
At first it was very occasional and non-repeatable, so i passed it off as loose stuff in the glove box or something minor.
about a week ago i noticed it getting louder and more frequent... and it seemed to affect the feel of the front end of the car. i methodically checked all of the front end components for tightness and wear.
(Just for informations sake, less than a year ago the car got new control arms, tie rods, CABs, balljoints, and engine mounts... then 4-5mos ago the h&r cupkit went in, with new front strut bearings and new tapercore RSMs.)
Last night i ran through it again; everything seems tight, nothing looks worn or broken, and nothing down there rattles or makes any odd noises when moved or smacked by hand. In frustration with the hood open i jounced the passenger side up and down, and i got loud squeaking with my signature clunk. Honestly, it sounds like the strut tower itself is flexing #-o I could be way off but its my last idea; however the strut tower and surrounding body dont show any signs of wear or fatigue, and the car is 100% rust free (arizona car).
:-k I'm scratching my head here... cannot for the life of me figure it out. Until now, with the help of these forums and the bentley, i could troubleshoot any problems i had. now i'm totally lost for an idea... help!