Re: Clunky Old Jetta

"Ade Evans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I have a 1988 Jetta and there's a pretty nasty clunkin/banging noise
coming
> from the drivers side front wheel if I go over a bump.  The suspension is
> new, the bushes are new, the ball joints are nearly new.  The mechanic
> monkey has had a look and says he cant see anything wrong!
>
> Any ideas?

Does it make the noise if you lightly apply the brakes when you go over
these bumps?

If you give the tire a good kick, do you here a rattle?  Turn the tires out
before you stop (so the treads are facing you).

If you answered no and yes respectively, then there is something loose in
your brakes.  I had this problem and it drove me nuts!  There is this little
clip that holds the brake pad flat against the caliper (or something like
that).  When that pin goes, the pad will be loose and you will here a single
loud "clunk" when you go over a bump.

Hope this helps.