Clunking Debug

[d2a4]

Pardon me but this car is the most clunking Audi I ever had (A4 B5 & A4 B6 Avant). How do you debug the clunking? I see little seeping on the strut when I replaced my starter last weekend. The upper control arms look new (no dust). They look solid to me.

[komseh]

When is it clunking? Check mounts and struts. DRC may be on the way out or you may have a blown mount somewhere on the drivetrain.

[d2a4]

Whenever go over bump or pot holes (thank god not that many in my county), not turning. I notice the front sway, even after tighten seem to be loose, so I added a washer to ensure it is tight, but still clunk :(

[komseh]

You said one of the struts is leaking? There's your answer. Replace it or go coilovers.

[d2a4]

There are trace of very little leaking, but it is not wet. Oh well Koni time, too old for coilover :)

[WinterRunner]

Your DRC is clunking, it means it may be on it's way out. Do you know if the recall was done previously? Mileage?

[Dannos]

Your DRC is clunking, it means it may be on it's way out. Do you know if the recall was done previously? Mileage?

Doesnt the upper control arms clunk over a speed bump if they are on the way out? Now he says his struts are leaking so his sounds like drc.

[d2a4]

Don't know if DRC has recalled yet. I bought the car from original owner but he did not provide me any paper work.
161K :(

[ryanhmusic]

Don't know if DRC has recalled yet. I bought the car from original owner but he did not provide me any paper work.
161K :(

at 161k its probably time for new suspension, control arms, tie rods, and associated rubber pieces...

[WinterRunner]

^ I would say so

[singleframe]

at 161k its probably time for new suspension, control arms, tie rods, and associated rubber pieces...

This!

[your daddy]

if the DRC is leaking, theres your answer. ditch it and go PSS9. never look back.