2007 sport 3.0 tdi front end knock

[ainarssems]

Not specific to D3 or any car for that matter it could be any of suspension arms, track rod ends or C links or none at all. I have seen a strain bolt left in plenum area rolling around and making similar sound as well.

[Joe2.0E]

I have a 3.0TDI D3 with 205K miles and rising. The Drop Links/C-shaped links that are attached to either end of the Anti Roll Bar would be the first place to look, I have had them replaced twice (£65+vat for the pair).
The lower arms with the track rod end have also gone on mine over the years but the noise would usually be on the left or the right but not both together.
The 2 bushings on the centre section of the Anti Roll Bar also cause the knocking you describe but you would have to replace the complete Anti Roll Bar (£146+vat) as these Bushings are not available separately.
One way to eliminate some of the options is to temporarily remove the Anti Roll Bar (Only 4 Bolts) and road test without it fitted. If the noise is still present, its back to checking the upper and lower arms which are all mega ££ for Genuine parts.

[B17NKA]

Cheers
Iam off work for a week the first week in June, will get it up to my mates garage and have it checked out
Thanks Andy

[Dan]

No need to buy Audi oem parts either.
Get the Meyle HD replacements. Cheaper, and better quality, and a 5 yr guarantee.

[B17NKA]

Thanks Dan

Good advice

Cheers Andy

[B17NKA]

Hello All

Does anyone have a pic of what I should replace first, I had a quick look and there is alsorts attached
Also how do lowering links lower the car, the original ones are pieces of wire ???

Cheers Andy

[B17NKA]

Hello All

Got the front end knock sorted yesterday
Car was in at Wearside Audi finding out why drivers door and dash speakers were not working
I asked them to have a look at the front end knock
The C links were perished so had them done whilst the car was there
Just need a new amp now ???

Cheers Andy