Front Suspension Arm Woes - Page 2

Emjay · 01-05-10, 08:19 PM

they were pretty tight...one shocker had to be drilled out.

However I only saw them when the car was jacked up so the arms would pull the caps down as they are then hanging.

What I cant get my head around is why they should sit proud. My simple egineering logic suggests they should pull everything tight to the turret. But being proved wrong would save me a shed load of additional hassle thats for sure

Emjay · 01-05-10, 08:20 PM

thanks Chris, yes but Haynes aint much chuffing use.

Puglife · 01-05-10, 08:24 PM

Mine were very soft when i replaced mine Martyn, this was the CQ's pre replacement. I cant find the post replacement pic but there is still a gap.

4v6 · 01-05-10, 08:24 PM

Looks normal to me Martyn.

You have to have clearance between that cap and the body or else itd transfer all the road noise through into it.
Its not supposed to bet locked between the cap and turret.
What youre missing is the plastic covers that fit on top which cover it and make it look like its a snug fit.
Really cant see anything wrong with it to be honest matey.

nippythecoupekangaroo · 01-05-10, 08:31 PM

hi mate, just been out to have a look at mine and they are sitting up by about 8-10mm above the inner wing much like your photo,if it helps I'll take photo for you tommorow in daylight and hopefully not p*ssing down,

Emjay · 01-05-10, 08:38 PM

well after everyones help and advice it now looks like I was having a major panic attack for nothing. Life is good again.

Thanks for everyones help, I am gradually getting my head aroud old Audi engineering

David Small · 01-05-10, 08:39 PM

Brilliant how everyone jumps in to help in situations like these.

Sounds like you'll be okay Martyn , yours look lower than some of the others

Emjay · 01-05-10, 08:41 PM

which all means that tomorrow I can get onto adjusuting the toe angle using nothing but string, axle stands, a ruler and pen and pencil

john johnson · 01-05-10, 08:58 PM

Mart, just taken this of mine in the garage , sorry it's a crap picture but you get the idea. They have done about 200 mile since fitting

Emjay · 01-05-10, 09:11 PM

cheers bruv

now get back to the nappy changing

01-05-10, 08:24 PM	#13
Puglife ==>PUGSPORT!<== Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Leyland Posts: 1,544	Mine were very soft when i replaced mine Martyn, this was the CQ's pre replacement. I cant find the post replacement pic but there is still a gap. __________________ 1986 UR Quattro - (1982) Lombard RAC Group 4 recreation - #24 H.Demuth/J.Daniels 1981 VW mk1 golf GTi - now 5cylinder and RWD.

01-05-10, 08:39 PM	#17
David Small David Small - Mr 80k Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,210	Brilliant how everyone jumps in to help in situations like these. Sounds like you'll be okay Martyn , yours look lower than some of the others __________________ David Small - Member 283 - 1994 Audi C4 A6 2.0 - Tornado Red 1971 NSU 1200C Automatik - Iberian Red 1995 Audi B4 80 2.6SE Automatic - Laser Red

01-05-10, 08:58 PM	#19
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Mart, just taken this of mine in the garage , sorry it's a crap picture but you get the idea. They have done about 200 mile since fitting __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

01-05-10, 08:19 PM	#11
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	they were pretty tight...one shocker had to be drilled out. However I only saw them when the car was jacked up so the arms would pull the caps down as they are then hanging. What I cant get my head around is why they should sit proud. My simple egineering logic suggests they should pull everything tight to the turret. But being proved wrong would save me a shed load of additional hassle thats for sure

01-05-10, 08:20 PM	#12
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	thanks Chris, yes but Haynes aint much chuffing use.

01-05-10, 08:24 PM	#14
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Looks normal to me Martyn. You have to have clearance between that cap and the body or else itd transfer all the road noise through into it. Its not supposed to bet locked between the cap and turret. What youre missing is the plastic covers that fit on top which cover it and make it look like its a snug fit. Really cant see anything wrong with it to be honest matey.

01-05-10, 08:31 PM	#15
nippythecoupekangaroo Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 363	hi mate, just been out to have a look at mine and they are sitting up by about 8-10mm above the inner wing much like your photo,if it helps I'll take photo for you tommorow in daylight and hopefully not p*ssing down,

01-05-10, 08:38 PM	#16
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	well after everyones help and advice it now looks like I was having a major panic attack for nothing. Life is good again. Thanks for everyones help, I am gradually getting my head aroud old Audi engineering

01-05-10, 08:41 PM	#18
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	which all means that tomorrow I can get onto adjusuting the toe angle using nothing but string, axle stands, a ruler and pen and pencil

01-05-10, 09:11 PM	#20
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	cheers bruv now get back to the nappy changing