underwhelmd
Veteran Member
01 Jetta - 5 speed
Just replaced a bunch of front end parts trying to cure this tapping/binding up noise from front driver side. It only occurs when taking off from a stop. Can feel it slightly in the floor under my feet as well as hear it. Thought it was the axle joint about to die but no.
Replaced driver side axle, spindle with new bearing, tie rod, ball joints both sides. (all these things needed to be replaced anyway so no big deal)
Could bad swaybar link or bushing (driver side) make a rapid tapping sound while under load taking off from a stop? That would be a cheap easy fix I guess. I also have spare motor mounts on hand if I need to get that drastic with it.
I understand it's difficult to say what it could be from a description on a forum but was wondering if anyone else has ever had a tapping noise from a swaybar bushing being bad?
Just replaced a bunch of front end parts trying to cure this tapping/binding up noise from front driver side. It only occurs when taking off from a stop. Can feel it slightly in the floor under my feet as well as hear it. Thought it was the axle joint about to die but no.
Replaced driver side axle, spindle with new bearing, tie rod, ball joints both sides. (all these things needed to be replaced anyway so no big deal)
Could bad swaybar link or bushing (driver side) make a rapid tapping sound while under load taking off from a stop? That would be a cheap easy fix I guess. I also have spare motor mounts on hand if I need to get that drastic with it.
I understand it's difficult to say what it could be from a description on a forum but was wondering if anyone else has ever had a tapping noise from a swaybar bushing being bad?