Polo knocking noise suspension Droplinks/Conlinks *DIY fix*

Post by **MeanTdi** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:01 pm

1FlyTDI! wrote:Thanx for the advice marco !! I learn something new each day .... I heart this forrim

Fixed.

Pleasure. I also learn something new here every day.

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:08 pm

Tander wrote:Rather replace both while you at it bud. I made the mistake of just replacing one (Left side) and issue was still there. Replaced right side and no more noise!

Try taking the bolts out of the con links (drop links) before jacking the car up - makes life easier this way. Also you can fit and remove them without taking the wheel off. And don't take the car all the way up - just enough to loosen the drop link from the two bolts. It pops off easy like this..

15 mins per side and you done!

How would you get in there without taking of the wheel ?? 18's is big bro !!!!
Thanx for all the advice gona do this all next weekend !!! Maybe earlier depends on how irritated I get

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:16 pm

Oh in that case take the wheel off - lol
I have stock 15's - so there is plenty room. My bad!

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:28 pm

Tander wrote:Oh in that case take the wheel off - lol
I have stock 15's - so there is plenty room. My bad!

No problem bud !! Thanx for the help

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:04 pm

Went to GolfWagen today for the 2 conlinks and ....... no stock
Went to Midas to find out only that they dont have stock aswell

Ordered them from Midas so they will be here tomorrow in the afternoon so they will only get fitted on Thursday

I am so tired of my car sounding like an old beetle everytime I make a turn !!!

Got them for R120 each from Midas

Soon

like a KING again

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:39 pm

Decent price. Loving the silence now!
Let us know how you get on

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:43 pm

Tander wrote:Decent price. Loving the silence now!
Let us know how you get on

Cant wait !!!!!

Will do bro , thanx again for all the help
Ill post pics on my thread after the install

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:39 pm

So I couldnt get stock from Midas so I ended up buying them for R180 each .....

Easy fit I must admit , BUT now afterwords something else is wong .... its way worse than before

When I drive and i just put the car in neutral to free , theres a CONSTANT knocking sound .....

Im fed up

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:03 pm

Did you tighten bolts properly and while the car was on the jack?

Edit: does it only knock when in numeral? or also while in gear?

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:06 pm

Tander wrote:Did you tighten bolts properly and while the car was on the jack?

Yes I did tighten them propperly ......... The new noise is comming more from the middle and not where the conlinks is situated

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:10 pm

While you're in gear, too or only out of gear? also - over smooth roads or only bumpy roads?

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:13 pm

Tander wrote:While you're in gear, too or only out of gear? also - over smooth roads or only bumpy roads?

Its quieter out of gear then i can hear it ...... smooth surface buddy

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:17 pm

Engine / gearbox mountings?

Sh!t man sorry to hear you're having issues still? Has the other knocking at least stopped?

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:24 pm

The noise is still there bro Im not sure whats going on .....

Will have to take the car to someone who can check for me

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:49 am

1FlyTDI! wrote:The noise is still there bro Im not sure whats going on .....

Will have to take the car to someone who can check for me

Replaced LCA bushes recently?

Bird87_ZA · Post by **Bird87_ZA** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:26 am

Scatman wrote:Also to add:

I've noticed that these drop links are real buggers to get out of the strut... One way of getting them out more easily is to get someone to turn the cars' wheels so that the drop link just pops out. Might save someone out there some frustration

Om hom uit te kry is flokkol teenoor om hom terug in te kry op Coilies!!!

SANAMABEESH!

Bird87_ZA · Post by **Bird87_ZA** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:28 am

Tander wrote:
1FlyTDI! wrote:The noise is still there bro Im not sure whats going on .....

Will have to take the car to someone who can check for me
Replaced LCA bushes recently?

To check if LCA bushes are wacked, park car, try to roll the front wheel forward and backwards with your hands. It should be stiff and in place. If it has excessive play, replace bushes.

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:23 am

DarkRanger wrote:
Tander wrote:
1FlyTDI! wrote:The noise is still there bro Im not sure whats going on .....

Will have to take the car to someone who can check for me
Replaced LCA bushes recently?
To check if LCA bushes are wacked, park car, try to roll the front wheel forward and backwards with your hands. It should be stiff and in place. If it has excessive play, replace bushes.

In that case my bushes is still fine .....

AlexTDi · Post by **AlexTDi** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:28 am

so i also replaced my conlink, the noise is alot less but im still getting the same noise at times so it must be something else too..
i did notice the ball guide joint looks a little bent, is that normal?

not sure if its called the ball guide joint but its number 5 in the link below

http://www.wagenstad.com/index.php?modi ... e=4-407-10

has anyone changed this before?

please help

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:20 pm

1.9TurboVw wrote:so i also replaced my conlink, the noise is alot less but im still getting the same noise at times so it must be something else too..
i did notice the ball guide joint looks a little bent, is that normal?

not sure if its called the ball guide joint but its number 5 in the link below

http://www.wagenstad.com/index.php?modi ... e=4-407-10

has anyone changed this before?

please help

Cant seem to access the link bro ??

1FlyTDI! wrote:The noise is still there bro Im not sure whats going on .....

Will have to take the car to someone who can check for me

So I got my car fixed today ..... When you tighten the bolt on the stabalizer , theres a screw inside of the bolt that you need to tighten aswell to secure it

AlexTDi · Post by **AlexTDi** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:40 am

@1FlyTDI! i saw that screw but didn't touch it, probably the solution to mine too lol

Tander · Post by **Tander** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:50 pm

I never tighten that screw - I just made sure the bolts were tight...

Hope you come right 1.9TurboVw

GTI 2 POLO 2.0 · Post by **GTI 2 POLO 2.0** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:36 pm

Hi Guy's

Picking up the same noise on my polo
Does anybody knw of any mechanics /Garage that i can take it to get it checked up.

Did take it to a couple of guys but they couldnt figure out wat it is.

Mechanic in Durban??????

AlexTDi · Post by **AlexTDi** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:10 am

GTI 2 POLO 2.0 wrote:Hi Guy's

Picking up the same noise on my polo
Does anybody knw of any mechanics /Garage that i can take it to get it checked up.

Did take it to a couple of guys but they couldnt figure out wat it is.

Mechanic in Durban??????

get the drop links from GW and fit it yourself doesnt take too long and its only 2 bolts and remember to tighten the two screws as well

AlexTDi · Post by **AlexTDi** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:12 am

Tander wrote:I never tighten that screw - I just made sure the bolts were tight...

Hope you come right 1.9TurboVw

Mine are also tight and the noise is by far less but its still there, so saturday morning im having a one on one with the droplinks

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