Thumping Noise From Back

[imolas54]

I know it's not possible to know what to hear the voice via the forum but I was hoping that there might be some common issues generating the noise from the rear of my 01 turbo.

When I go over certain bumps any speed it can hear this low soft thump or da da - da da like noise from the rear.

from my car experience it almost sounds like the strut missing the little plastic ring, or a mis-installed spring, or some plastic part hitting the body panel

Any ideas or solutions?

[Loren]

Check for loose rear swaybar mounts.

[imolas54]

Check for loose rear swaybar mounts.

Just check that, everything is tight....i just removed all the rear carpet and went out for a drive, i am pretty sure it's from the suspension thou, almost sounds like a loose spring - could that be possible?

Thanks again.

T

[Loren]

3 bolts at the top of each strut and 1 at the bottom mount.

If all are tight look for a broken shock or spring.

[imolas54]

Loren, you were right the first time! I acutally brought a set of rear OEM suspension to replace, when I started the process taking everything apart I noted the Upper sway bar link was loose! I only checked the lower mounting point the first time... Now no more noise! Thanks for the info!