Mr. Sinister Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hello all, I've been trying to chase down a clunking/knocking/tapping noise that started out happening only on left turns but has progressively gotten worse such that I also hear it at low speeds while going straight. It doesn't always happen, but mostly when I'm doing less than 20/25. A few weeks ago I found that the top strut nut on the driver's side was finger loose, so I torqued it back down which seemed to make the noise go away for a little while, but it came back. Putting some weight on that corner, I can faintly hear the noise today and taking off the dust cap and putting my finger on the top of the strut rod, I can also "feel" the noise. So, do you guys think that the bearing up top is bad or do I need new struts? No bounce in the front or leaks as far as I can tell. Bad tophat maybe? What else could be wrong? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Update for anyone interested. Just got back from the dealer and they say it's a blown strut. Not sure how they diagnosed that with it still on the car (without it showing the usual symptoms), but that's where it's at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I had the same issue on my 3.0R with Bilsteins. When mine started clunking like that, I was able to jack up the car and move the top of the wheel in and out slightly. I also had a front end vibration that would come and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Mine had no play at all. I initially suspected a wheel bearing that would only make noises under specific types of loads. Waiting to hear back from SOA about getting it covered under my extended warranty that just ran out. I reported it way before it did though (over 6 months ago), so I expect that it'll be fully covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am trying to diagnose clunking too. Right front wheel, mainly at low speeds on even slightest road imperfections. Bilsteins seem to be in great shape, dumping very well in corners and going fast through deep dips in the road. Obviously not leaking. So far I did swaybar bushings, endlinks and half shaft. Clunking still there. All other bushings in good shape. out of ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 ok. got it. Top strut nut was loose ......to think how many hours under the car I have spent trying to figure out what's going on ....damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Did your noise go away after tightening it? Mine didn't, so I hope you had better luck than I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto7419 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Did SOA approve the warranty fix? Take care of the noise? Struts can operate mostly fine and still make clunking noises indicating that something is wrong with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Yes, SOA approved about a week ago and the dealer special ordered the parts. Taking it in Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Got the car back and so far the noise is gone. Didn't bother asking if it was the strut or tophat that caused the issue since both were replaced under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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