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May 24, 2008, 02:11:57 pm

dieselwagen

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brake/acceleration "clunk"
« on: May 24, 2008, 02:11:57 pm »
this forum has help me deal with a few problems that i was having with my ride, awesome inputs, expert advise, there really ain't no replacement for experience. and i truly value everyones assistance.
thanks again guys.

problem is fixed.!!! thanks a lot everyone

i went with mk4/tt rear LCA bushing, and stock fronts
car now rides very tight, realize my car actually corners well for a diesel.
1986 golf 1.6

Reply #1May 24, 2008, 04:03:57 pm

Darkness_is_spreading

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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2008, 04:03:57 pm »
how are your drive axles and further more boots on your axles...... Rotors warped badly, or maybe the slider bushings that allow for the brake pad wear.....
83 Jetta 1.9 T (Project Darkness)
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Reply #2May 24, 2008, 08:06:26 pm

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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2008, 08:06:26 pm »
Sounds like a cv joint to me.

Reply #3May 25, 2008, 03:59:11 am

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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2008, 03:59:11 am »
Could be control arm bushings or upper strut mounts too, but you'd likely feel that as squirrelly steering..........