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Date: 21 Apr 2005 21:13:04 -0700
From: "saintzal" <zphiroznospaml.com>
Subject: Re: 1994 900SE turbo (coupe) Ball joints


But is there a temporary fix? Something that would stop the clunking, and keep the car moving safely for around 250 miles or so? Zal Dexter J wrote: > Salutations: > > Unfortunately, you will have to replace the a-arm to replace the ball > joint - this is normal (although I feel a bad design) on most post 1994 > cars of many makes. Basically - it is cheaper to build them that way. > Although the manufactures argue that the part lasts longer - I haven't > seen any evidence of that here in Pot-Hole heaven. > > As to wether or not it is the ball joint, that takes first hand inspection > because it could also be something amiss in the strut, strut bearing, sway > bar or a-arm mounts. > > The procedure is basically correct, it shows looseness in the ball > connection - but you should probably get a second opinion and have them > inspect the rest of the wear points under there because the noise could be > a combination of things. Or not - in which case you need to replace the > a-arm for some really important safety reasons - no good temp fix is > recommended. > > -- > > Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day > Johnny Rivers - Memphis Tennessee > http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/050.RAM > > all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads > no news no phone in no sign up required - all the Time > > On 20 Apr 2005 23:15:38 -0700, saintzal <zphiroznospaml.com> wrote: > > > Hi everyone > > > > I have a 1994 Saab 900SE turbo (coupe). The VIN is > > YS3DN35N6R2034639. > > > > Recently, the front end started clunking over bumps. The noise sounds > > like two pieces of metal hitting, or something being loose. > > > > I took it into a mechanic, who hoisted up the car and proded the > > underneeth with a metal rod (proper procedure?). He told me that the > > ball joints were completely worn, and that I would need a new set. > > Also, he said that I can't buy the ball joints without the control arm > > (I assume their attached?). All the Saab parts I've found are > > extremely expensive. > > > > I was wondering, firstly if his procedure in checking the ball joints > > sounds right. Secondly, are there any aftermarket cheap ball joints > > for my car (I know 1994 was a strange year for 900SE's suspension > > parts). Thirdly, how dangerous is it to continue to drive with bad > > ball joints? (I'm a student, and cannot exactly afford to pay $800 for > > parts). > > > > MAIN QUESTION: Is there such a thing as a temp. fix for this problem? > > Can the ball joints be welded or something like that? I love the car, > > but I am planning on relocating soon, and therefore giving it up. > > > > Thank you all for your help. I look forward to your replies. > > Zal > > > > Thank you, > > Zal

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