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Re: front end clunking
Posted by Bill K [Email] (more from Bill K) on Mon, 24 May 2010 17:56:13
In Reply to: front end clunking, Markus, Mon, 17 May 2010 06:24:50
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I have to put my $.02 in and suggest strut tower mount. My 9-3 Conv. was making the *exact* same noise that you describe. I tightened all the suspension/frame bolts to factory spec, replaced the stanchion arm and even the strut mount bearing (no idea how I didn't notice that the mount was loose when I did THAT one)
When the clunking (over sharp bumps) became unbearable I pulled off the plastic caps in the engine compartment that cover the strut mounts. Bouncing the car up and down made it obvious that the broken side mounting nut was moving almost a full inch up and down in the tower mount. I replaced both sides and for the first time in I can't even remember how long the front end is quiet again, plus I was able to justify the purchase of a spring compressor.
Good luck.
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