Date: 11 Feb 2005 15:27:53 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Front end noise back ... again
On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 21:18:29 -0500, P K <pakobnospamo.com> wrote: > Hi, > (re: 1986 8v Manual hatchback, 86k mi) > I posted a few months ago about a rattling, clunking noise in the > right front end when driving over bumps and depressions in the road. Does the front bumper rattle up and down? > Now two months later the rattles are back again with a vengence. > > Any ideas as to what to look at when I take it in again? > They had ruled out ball joints, shocks and springs. > Part of the steering or breaking systems? If it's not bumper (there's a wear point that'll be obvious if you have the problem), then I'd jack up the whole front of the car (crossmember under the engine, floorjack, then jackstands under the a-arm rods. With the weight of the car off the wheels, you should be able to manhandle parts to see what feels loose. Rubber hammer maybe. But, check that front bumper first, it can make very alarming noises when it's loose, which become much less alarming once you know what it is. Dave Hinz
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