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occational "clunk" sound, from the front of the car. |
VaccaRabite |
May 31 2010, 07:09 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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 |
oz371 |
May 31 2010, 07:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 28-August 09 From: ontario, CA Member No.: 10,739 Region Association: None |
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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Cevan |
May 31 2010, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
Could be the lock ring on one of your struts. I had a similar problem here.
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iamchappy |
May 31 2010, 07:43 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Maybe lower ball joint.
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tradisrad |
May 31 2010, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
I recently developed a clunk and after investigation I found a loose lock ring on my strut
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SirAndy |
May 31 2010, 09:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
hot_shoe914 |
May 31 2010, 09:51 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
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) |
messix |
May 31 2010, 09:56 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
it's your trunk monkey telling you to slow down...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Elliot Cannon |
May 31 2010, 10:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
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VaccaRabite |
Jun 1 2010, 06:39 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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! QUOTE 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. QUOTE 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 |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 1 2010, 07:06 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE 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... |
tradisrad |
Jun 1 2010, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE 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.. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jun 1 2010, 08:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I agree. Loose strut securing nut. |
underthetire |
Jun 1 2010, 08:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
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. |
dflesburg |
Jun 1 2010, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
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... |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 1 2010, 09:04 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE 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" |
VaccaRabite |
Jun 2 2010, 10:20 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.static.flickr.com-1435-1275495615.1.jpg) Is it the big yellow plated thing at the bottom of the rod? Zach |
ChrisFoley |
Jun 2 2010, 10:51 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Is it the big yellow plated thing at the bottom of the rod? Yes it is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
VaccaRabite |
Jun 2 2010, 10:56 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. Zach |
6freak |
Jun 2 2010, 12:16 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
rear spring coming out or off of the perch ??????
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