A few months ago I posted about an intermittant singular clunk during braking. I think it was George who suggested that the clunk might be a loosened control arm bolt.

After finally remembering to check the bolts while changing oil, the rear nut on the passenger side lower control arm was found to be a turn and a half loose. Tightened it up and the clunk seems to be gone.

Just wanted to let you know what it was (and how dumb I am for not checking sooner). :-)

Joe M in WV

Having the picture of Abby was a bonus to the fact you got back to us with a fix. To many of these these threads tend to end with no resolve from the OP.
Thanks again for the update!

Yeah, its kind of like watching a bad movie sometimes when the conflict is posted but no resolution. We all juggling many aspects of life and don't quickly get around to fixing things with deserved alacrity. Winter kind of puts a damper on the backyard mechanic -- crawling under the car and trying to wrench with numbed hands.

Best regards,

Joe M in WV

Joe,
That's a nice looking car! As if you didn't know that already ;-)
Bob S.

Abbey, the Amazon, was a fortunate find -- one owner no rust Californy car, extremely stock. We were hoping to make a showpiece out of it. For better or worse my daily driver 544 got totalled when rear ended and the Amazon took over commuting duties of 500 miles a week.

The good part is that I got to know the car well and was highly motivated to refurbish the front end, braking system and replace the tires. She runs almost as good as she looks now. It seems a shame to put this many miles on such a nice car though.

My better half suggests letting the 122 go and commuting in a newer car. Twenty year old Bimmers are undervalued right now. Heck, a late '80's 525 can be had for less than what we paid for the 122. I dunno. What fun would that be? Miles of wires in them things.

Joe M in WV

Bad tie rod ends, steering rod ends, idler arm bushings and all rubber
bushings in general also can cause clunks.
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George Downs Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!