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Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
Hello SVX lovers.
MY SVX has just started making a clunking sound from around the front left (passenger side). My car is RHD. Could this be bushings? Or could it be a bit of play in the steering rack? Rock on.
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1992 SVX Mica Red/Black (Ruby Pearl) (ADM)- 290,000 kms. With Koni adjustable front shocks, THRICE o/hauled 4EAT with transmission cooler and now the 'QUICK CHANGE' unit, custom PWR aluminium radiator, replacement water pump, fuel pump, crank pulley, Pioneer 6 x 9 rear and 6 inch front speakers, Sony Head unit, rattles from the front end and steering, front DBA slotted rotors. Blown heater core, ruined CV joints, new car park damage. FOR SALE... www.thebeatleboys.com |
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
I would suspect the ball joints, lift that wheel in the air and try to shake it up and down/side to side and see if theres any play.
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
Thanks man.
There does seem to be a little play.
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1992 SVX Mica Red/Black (Ruby Pearl) (ADM)- 290,000 kms. With Koni adjustable front shocks, THRICE o/hauled 4EAT with transmission cooler and now the 'QUICK CHANGE' unit, custom PWR aluminium radiator, replacement water pump, fuel pump, crank pulley, Pioneer 6 x 9 rear and 6 inch front speakers, Sony Head unit, rattles from the front end and steering, front DBA slotted rotors. Blown heater core, ruined CV joints, new car park damage. FOR SALE... www.thebeatleboys.com |
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
I'll bet you've lost a sway bar bushing. Simple fix; check that first.
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
+1 on that
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
Is the noise constant or only when going around a corner or over bumps? A little more detail on the noise can help
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
It clunks during cornering and going over bumps. It seems to be coming from one side in particular.
My SVX is due for a new set of bushings and rubbers. The suggestion that it may be the SWAY BAR bushing sounds valid! I will take it to a suspension place very soon. Cheers!
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1992 SVX Mica Red/Black (Ruby Pearl) (ADM)- 290,000 kms. With Koni adjustable front shocks, THRICE o/hauled 4EAT with transmission cooler and now the 'QUICK CHANGE' unit, custom PWR aluminium radiator, replacement water pump, fuel pump, crank pulley, Pioneer 6 x 9 rear and 6 inch front speakers, Sony Head unit, rattles from the front end and steering, front DBA slotted rotors. Blown heater core, ruined CV joints, new car park damage. FOR SALE... www.thebeatleboys.com |
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
I am finding it quite challenging to source sway bar bushings here in Australia.
Any Aussies have this problem? Should I order from the US of A?
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1992 SVX Mica Red/Black (Ruby Pearl) (ADM)- 290,000 kms. With Koni adjustable front shocks, THRICE o/hauled 4EAT with transmission cooler and now the 'QUICK CHANGE' unit, custom PWR aluminium radiator, replacement water pump, fuel pump, crank pulley, Pioneer 6 x 9 rear and 6 inch front speakers, Sony Head unit, rattles from the front end and steering, front DBA slotted rotors. Blown heater core, ruined CV joints, new car park damage. FOR SALE... www.thebeatleboys.com |
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Re: Mysterious 'clunk' from front end
I struck out at a couple of local aftermarket outlets before ordering from Subaru. Seems a dealer there should be able to order them for you.
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