I think th best thing to do is jack the front end up and off the wheels.  Take a
strong bar and move different parts to see where the loose is.  I just found I
have to replace an upper control arm.
 
Good Luck,
 
John F. Forbey
 
jforbey@...
'78 323i Alpina, '74 3.0 Bavaria, '80 528i, '79 grey market 733i (from Belgium),
'83 533i, '87 635CSi, '85 325e, '89 325ia


--- On Tue, 3/17/09, Gerald Paul <gepaul111@...> wrote:

From: Gerald Paul <gepaul111@...>
Subject: Re: [bmw e28] Distinctive "clunk" right side front
To: bmwe28@...
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 8:05 PM






check the upper strut tower bearing, push on the wheel well to see it anything
moves on the tower. you may have to re-tighten.
Jerry
86 536i
88 535is 

--- On Tue, 3/17/09, ayer4ce1 <ayer4ce1@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: ayer4ce1 <ayer4ce1@yahoo. com>
Subject: [bmw e28] Distinctive "clunk" right side front
To: bmwe28@yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 12:06 AM

1987 535i: Ever since I did a full suspension replacement (Bilsteins), the front
right area has developed a clunking sound. I've checked the cartridge, the
springs, the lower and upper control arm bushings and found nothing that would
cause the sound. I do know that one of the exhaust hangers is broken but I can't
imagine that causing all the noise. Many thoughts?

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