Coilovers making clunking sound?

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Coilovers making clunking sound?

Post by jagjot »

I have vw polo 1.6 16v gti, MKV, year 2000.

I recently changed my shocks to FK coilovers. bought from ebay - seconds. For some reason when I turn steering right or left it makes clunking sound.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161467177144? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Sounds like springs from front coilovers. I also notices top of springs have no rubbers its just aluminium plate and the springs. thins might be the problem??

any ideas?
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Looks like I am missing the top noise prevention cushion. I will grease the cushions and buy the top cushion.

Check the following links. if you are stuck or have the same issue. Must read...

http://www.meganracing.com/tech/faqs.as ... ubject=CDK

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspens ... clunk.html

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This is what I need. The top cushion...
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Apparently it was none of the above. It was strut bearings. Now I am changing the bearings over the weekend.

Any one know which are the best bearings?
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Another issue I cannot use my old strut bearings. FK coil over are not wide (diameter wise).
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So, I need to get the fK ones.
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Post by alexperkins »

Ive never seen coilover that need a specific top mount. Normally they come with a plate that allows them to fit the factory mount
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You are right.

I called FK supplier and he said it sound like my top struts bearings. I will try changing it over the weekend..

Thank you...
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Guess what guys. I managed to open the coil overs and there are no bearings in the strut.. I bough them new from vw dealership in £37 for 2. requesting money for bearings back from the ebay seller. hoping it will get resolved in a positive fashion.

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Post by Gridz1 »

jagjot wrote:Another issue I cannot use my old strut bearings. FK coil over are not wide (diameter wise).
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So, I need to get the fK ones.
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Alright mate. I have the same problem did you manage to sort this out? If you did how did you do it?
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