squibymcfibbins
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I'm a small dealer that specializes in exotic cars, and rare cars. But occasionally I'll buy a family car for myself or other employees. I bought a 2014 Jetta TDI Sportwagen with 17,000 miles on it. (third TDI, I can't get enough of these things!)It is in great shape, relatively, I believe it was a turn in from san fran. I bought it at the Las Vegas manheim auction, and has the recall updates done.
Why am I telling you all this?
Well the front end when steering pops when making right and left turns. One distinct pop, not every-time, mostly on less gradual right and left turns. I've read several forum posts, and have found that some suggested the strut bearings, so I have replaced these. While replacing these I inspected the old ones, which looked brand new, I inspected the struts, sway bar links, ball joints and pitman arms, and joints. These all seem like new from the factory. I suspect this car has been sitting for a year in san fran if that means anything to someone. I work mostly on Jeeps and exotics in my dealership so this one has got me stumped. Any thoughts?
Why am I telling you all this?
Well the front end when steering pops when making right and left turns. One distinct pop, not every-time, mostly on less gradual right and left turns. I've read several forum posts, and have found that some suggested the strut bearings, so I have replaced these. While replacing these I inspected the old ones, which looked brand new, I inspected the struts, sway bar links, ball joints and pitman arms, and joints. These all seem like new from the factory. I suspect this car has been sitting for a year in san fran if that means anything to someone. I work mostly on Jeeps and exotics in my dealership so this one has got me stumped. Any thoughts?
