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> occational "clunk" sound, from the front of the car.
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post May 31 2010, 07:09 PM
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So, I am driving down the road, and I get an occasional "clunk" sound. It feels and sounds like it is in the forward section of the car. Sometimes it will happen on a turn, sometimes under braking, and sometimes on small bumps.

I jacked the front end of the car up today, and gave the front wheels the shake and spin test. Its not wheel bearings. Everything is very firm, and the wheels turn freely.

I have not looked for loose bolts yet, and might do that tomorrow.

Any ideas on what it might be?

Zach
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post May 31 2010, 07:18 PM
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I get the same thing. Small bumps in the road cause most of it. It feels like it is the steering linkage to the wheel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post May 31 2010, 07:24 PM
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Could be the lock ring on one of your struts. I had a similar problem here.
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post May 31 2010, 07:43 PM
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Maybe lower ball joint.
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post May 31 2010, 07:58 PM
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I recently developed a clunk and after investigation I found a loose lock ring on my strut
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post May 31 2010, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ May 31 2010, 06:09 PM) *

Any ideas on what it might be?

Do you have a front sway bar?

If so, the bar is really close to the bottom of the tank and depending on your install can hit the tank under load (they bend slightly when loaded).


It took me a while to figure that one out, but my tank had clear signs of the bar hitting it when i had it out.

A thin rubber or braided hose, cut open and slid over the bar will prevent the clunky noise.

You can also try to raise the tank a bit, but they tend to settle down again after a while.

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post May 31 2010, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ May 31 2010, 08:09 PM) *

So, I am driving down the road, and I get an occasional "clunk" sound. It feels and sounds like it is in the forward section of the car. Sometimes it will happen on a turn, sometimes under braking, and sometimes on small bumps.

I jacked the front end of the car up today, and gave the front wheels the shake and spin test. Its not wheel bearings. Everything is very firm, and the wheels turn freely.

I have not looked for loose bolts yet, and might do that tomorrow.

Any ideas on what it might be?

Zach

Probably the flashlight I left in your car when I was up there. Take it out and see if the clunk goes away! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post May 31 2010, 09:56 PM
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it's your trunk monkey telling you to slow down...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post May 31 2010, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(tradisrad @ May 31 2010, 06:58 PM) *

I recently developed a clunk and after investigation I found a loose lock ring on my strut


I had the same. Annoying ain't it. Easy fix.
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post Jun 1 2010, 06:39 AM
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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ May 31 2010, 10:51 PM) *
Probably the flashlight I left in your car when I was up there. Take it out and see if the clunk goes away! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


Ha! Its in my emergency box now. tell ya what. Bring me more ribs, and I'll give it back. I can be bought, and thats my price!

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Do you have a front sway bar?
If so, the bar is really close to the bottom of the tank and depending on your install can hit the tank under load (they bend slightly when loaded).
(good stuff clipped)

Yes, I do have a front sway bar. Any way I can test for this w/o pulling the tank and looking? Maybe putting a jack under one of the wheels and raising it? Or would the action not be fast enough.

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I recently developed a clunk and after investigation I found a loose lock ring on my strut

Easy enough to check for, I'll try and look tonight if I can.

My goal is to get this discovered before classes start again this Thursday.

Zach
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post Jun 1 2010, 07:06 AM
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Could be the lock ring on one of your struts. I had a similar problem here.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I had that too... tightened up the strut and done...

you can try lifting/bouncing the car at the front corners to find which one is doing it...
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post Jun 1 2010, 07:31 AM
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you can try lifting/bouncing the car at the front corners to find which one is doing it...

bouncing my car did not recreate the clunk..
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post Jun 1 2010, 08:12 AM
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QUOTE(Cevan @ May 31 2010, 06:24 PM) *

Could be the lock ring on one of your struts. I had a similar problem here.



I agree. Loose strut securing nut.
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post Jun 1 2010, 08:26 AM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jun 1 2010, 07:12 AM) *

QUOTE(Cevan @ May 31 2010, 06:24 PM) *

Could be the lock ring on one of your struts. I had a similar problem here.



I agree. Loose strut securing nut.



Just found the same problem on mine friday. Tried to get a answer here on how much to tighten the lock ring, but got nothing. So I guess as tight as you can get it.
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post Jun 1 2010, 08:40 AM
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We have that on GreatPumpkin's car.

Just had an alignment done so we know that the suspension is tight.

Sway bar sounds like best explaination I have heard so far.

too bad we have to pull the gas tank to fix it, what a PIA that is...
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post Jun 1 2010, 09:04 AM
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Just found the same problem on mine friday. Tried to get a answer here on how much to tighten the lock ring, but got nothing. So I guess as tight as you can get it.

you got it... the response I got was "as tight as a banjo string"
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post Jun 2 2010, 10:20 AM
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Okay, I lowered the suspecting shock, and did not see the lock ring where expected.

I only have about 45 minutes before I have to get cleaned up. Where is the lock ring supposed to be?

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Is it the big yellow plated thing at the bottom of the rod?

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post Jun 2 2010, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jun 2 2010, 12:20 PM) *

Is it the big yellow plated thing at the bottom of the rod?

Yes it is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 2 2010, 10:56 AM
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Thought so. It is very tight.

I guess next will be to check under the belly pan to make sure the steering is not knocking something, and then to eventually look under the gas tank to make sure the sway bar is not knocking it.

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post Jun 2 2010, 12:16 PM
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rear spring coming out or off of the perch ??????
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