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Tapping noise from under VW Passat

avud · 2013-06-19 20:42:06

Hi I've a tapping sound which is slowly getting worse from under a VW Passat 185k miles. The sound happens during a slowing momentum or if I sway from left to right at speed over 80km per hour. I've had passenger side wheel bearing replaced to no avail. Any ideas ?????

19-06-2013 9:42pm

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avud

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Hi
I've a tapping sound which is slowly getting worse from under a VW Passat 185k miles. The sound happens during a slowing momentum or if I sway from left to right at speed over 80km per hour.
I've had passenger side wheel bearing replaced to no avail. Any ideas ?????

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#2 20-06-2013 9:55am

giggsy07

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Could be multiple things from control arms to cv joints.Hard to diagnose without hearing it.Try some googling the problem or vwaudi forum.Crasher there will gladly help and a genius with motors..

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#3 21-06-2013 12:27am

Tropheus

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It does sound like a control arm problem. Most likely a ball joint or bushing. From experience I'd put my money on a bushing. Where control arms are concerned, there's a ball joint on one end and a bushing on the other. A good mechanic should be able to diagnose it.

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#4 21-06-2013 12:30am

giggsy07

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Changed a set of arms last week.An absolute nightmare for the home diy mechanic..

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