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by craigskelly
Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Shock absorber clunking noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2622

Re: Shock absorber clunking noise

Mileage is around 80K
Steering is fine and in recent years I've replaced the CV joint, track rod ends and anti roll drop links.
I'm pretty sure it's the shock and I've ordered a replacement pair.
Will try to replace this weekend and will post an update when I do.
by craigskelly
Fri Jan 31, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Shock absorber clunking noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2622

Shock absorber clunking noise

There is a clunking noise emanating from the front nearside area of the car and I'm pretty sure it's coming from the shock absorber. The shock absorber appears to be functioning correctly as there isn't excessive "bounce". I can reproduce a clunking by rocking the car and I've taken the wheel off ...
by craigskelly
Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: 2007 Polo Dune Spark Plug Change
Replies: 1
Views: 1267

2007 Polo Dune Spark Plug Change

Bit of a simple one I know but I can't see anything relevant on YouTube so can someone please advise as to the the size/type of "bit" required to undo the two bolts (one with my finger on it, the other at the far end). Once I undo these two bolts, does the unit lift off thus exposing the spark plugs ...
by craigskelly
Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: 2007 Polo Dune Outer CV Joint Possible Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 774

2007 Polo Dune Outer CV Joint Possible Replacement

There are some indeterminant noises from under the car and on investigation, I found that the outer CV joint boot was completely missing on one side. I assumed that as the joint is "dry" that this may account for the noise and planned to re-grease and replace the boot. However, on reflection, I ...