Hey Everyone.
Sorry, this is a long post... but it's thorough and I think I kept it as concise as possible.
1999.5 Golf TDI GLS, 112,000kms on the clock.I'm being driven nuts by a few separate noises... I have brought it to two different garages (VW Georgetown, a dealer, and R2SPORT, a VW/Audi shop next door to the dealer)
Anyhow... Here's the list and my attempt at fixing:
(all noises occasional - sometimes the car is great - noises worst when car has been sitting, but they can come back after a long period of running)
Scraping noise when turning fairly sharply; say to turn into driveway/parking lot... used to think it was only when braking, but now I know it's anytime - Took to dealer, mechanic said nothing was rubbing or worn out up front - No Charge.
Clunking noise from right rear: Sounds like something is loose and rattling around, not quite metallic, sounds muffled by noise insulation. Dealer inspected rear suspension - 1/2 hour labour, R2Sport inspected rear suspension... 1/2 hour labour, worked into cost of something I bought there - Both places say no new parts needed
Clunking noise from right rear: Separate noise, more metallic, fairly rare... thought it was carjack/stuff in trunk.. emptied trunk and still noise is there.
Pounding bang from right rear: When suspension goes over pothole style depression, or some expansion joint, rear suspension makes a very loud bang from right rear... Dealer says nothing wrong (included in other 1/2 hour labour), R2Sport says nothings wrong - R2Sport comments my suspension is "wallowy", and recommends new shocks (included in other 1/2 hour)... I found the stock suspension wallowy as well, and decided to spring for KONI adjustable shocks... very happy with the results BUT none of the noises disappeared :-( (cost me over $1000... ps. no one tell me if they could have got cheaper, the prices aren't important right now)
Squeak from right rear: New rear brakes (Zimmerman cross drilled with PBR pads) installed at "Audi's Only" performance garage... occasionally when starting off I can hear chirps from the right rear disk brake... I can see on the rotor there are scuffing marks... no damage - garage says this is normal and the brakes need time to wear in; to contact them if there is any grooving/caliper seizing/overheating/ or if noise persists... the noise is reducing in frequency of occurrence... I think they might be right...
If you notice a trend, I keep hearing things from the right rear... But no one can seem to find anything wrong...
Could it be the rear suspension bushings/mounting points? Could it even be the right rear passenger door making noises.
I'm going nuts here, and with my timing belt job coming up, I need some money for that too... I want to sell this car in a year, but I am not going to sell anyone a poorly maintained rattle-trap, especially since it's me living with it.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Rob.