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Theo · 2004-03-18, 04:08 PM

My clunk is getting louder. I think I have identified the location of the noise. it's the top of the left rear strut. Either strut itself or the tophat. If I grab the tire at 12 and 6 and rock it I can hear a clunk. Strangly I cannot detect any movement. If I reach in and grab the spring and push pull it I can hear it too. That should rule out the wheel bearings. I pulled the top 3 nuts and tightened the main top nut. It was tight. I supppose I should remove the strut and check it. Perhaps I've worn the strut out.

Maybe time for new struts. 30 K miles on em with 5k or so using lowered springs.

Theo

2004-03-18, 04:08 PM	#7
Theo EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 133	My clunk is getting louder. I think I have identified the location of the noise. it's the top of the left rear strut. Either strut itself or the tophat. If I grab the tire at 12 and 6 and rock it I can hear a clunk. Strangly I cannot detect any movement. If I reach in and grab the spring and push pull it I can hear it too. That should rule out the wheel bearings. I pulled the top 3 nuts and tightened the main top nut. It was tight. I supppose I should remove the strut and check it. Perhaps I've worn the strut out. Maybe time for new struts. 30 K miles on em with 5k or so using lowered springs. Theo __________________ White WRX Family Wagon