Front End Knock/Clunk

[Koz]

I know I seen someone also discussing a similar problem with their Polo GTi but I cant find the post for the life of me.

I am getting a clunk/knocking sound from the drivers side front end when taking corners 20-25kmh +. I dropped it off to the dealer under warranty but they couldnt find anything out of character - not sure how hard they tried.

I know its not right and this needs to be addressed.

Any suggestions on possible causes/fixes would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Rocket]

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...?t=2693&page=3 from 5th post down and

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5768

I have had shocks replaced didnt fix it... its more common than i thought, I think a characteristic of some crappy part of the car that no dealer can identify... the biggest prob is getting a dealer to hear it, cos when you take it there it wont make the noise for them

[kelvniii]

ya i do have that problem too!
when i bring it to dealer it won't make any noise...

[beefa]

I find i can replicate it pretty consitantly by driving into a driveway with a fair amount of left hand lock at a brisk walking pace.

If you can do this too, then there is a good chance of being able to replicate this at the dealerships.

Good luck

[Flaps]

I find i can replicate it pretty consitantly by driving into a driveway with a fair amount of left hand lock at a brisk walking pace.

If you can do this too, then there is a good chance of being able to replicate this at the dealerships.

Good luck

x 2. I've also replaced my suspension with coilovers. So it has to be somehting to do with the brakes, mounts or driveshaft?

[Adam]

x 2. I've also replaced my suspension with coilovers. So it has to be somehting to do with the brakes, mounts or driveshaft?

Maybe it's time to replace those as well!! BRAKE upgrade!!!

[beefa]

front sway bar mounts or tierods maybe ..

[PoloGTi]

S3 brakes and new swaybar still does it i find its there more when cold eg cold mornings.

[JimmyVdub]

Does it happen with ESP turned off?

[Koz]

Very good question. Ill try it with ESP off.

[dodgeGTI]

Does it happen with ESP turned off?

I reckon you're on to something for sure....

watch this space.

[Koz]

well im not entirely sure if its my imagination and I might need to drive it more with ESP off but it still seems to be doing it but not as bad or to the same extent.

[Vieussuex]

I get the same problem i thought it might have been the coilovers then i thought it might be the racing top mounts but there all in tight so the only thing i think it could be is the swaybar when it is under load.

Ive had the sound for ages now and have just given up on it, it ****s me trying to figure out what it is lol.

[Koz]

Update

Update: Its definately still doing it with ESP off.

ARRRHGHHH I wanna source the problem because I wanna get the car lowered but know once I take the car to the dealer with the car lowered they will say its due to the aftermarket suspension

[jasn78]

Update: Its definately still doing it with ESP off.

ARRRHGHHH I wanna source the problem because I wanna get the car lowered but know once I take the car to the dealer with the car lowered they will say its due to the aftermarket suspension

I used to have that noise now have Vmaxx coilovers in it and doesnt happen anymore