Re: 164 driver's side clunking

["Rich Wagner" <drsavage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Danny Pham wrote (many times):

>I'm currently experiencing a clunking/rattle sound on the driver's
>side front wheel. Only happens when going over bumps. Quick braking
>makes it sound like something is tumbling. Also there is sort of a
>loud plastic rubbing sound when I'm applying the brakes. The plastic
>sound also occurs as I'm cruising, but not when accelerating. Does
>anyone know if the this is the sign of the driver side a-arm going?
>What in the world could it be?

My experience with FWD suggests that your shock absorber my have given up
the ghost.  Look into the wheel well and see if there is oil everywhere.


Rich
Montrose, CO
'82 GTV6 Balocco

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