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What do you think?
Okay, so I just bought a SVX last Saturday and the following day found some problems with it. I took it to a mechanic today. They drove it and put it on a lift. If you didn't read my other post, I had said there was a metal scraping/rattling sound that occurs anywhere from 10-30 miles an hour...Goes away at faster speeds. He said that I need a new sway bar and he believes that is making the noise...What do you guys think?
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try another mechanic....
sway bar = solid piece of steel
worst case would be bushings that need replacement, but my money is still on the shield behind the front rotors rubbing against the rotor(s)
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If he installs the sway bar & the noise persists, will he agree to remove it & refund your money?
Ron (it's YOUR money). Oooooo! Looky there - Post number 2000. Ron (humbly bowing & throwing air kisses to all the "little people" who helped make this landmark possible).
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wow
2000 posts and still running strong....congrats
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Ron, I already congratted you elsewhere on your spaced out oddity.
Stacy, sway bar bushes will make a rattle or rumble, not a scraping sound. If he has looked and seen a problem, you may need two bushes at $6 a piece. Why is he saying you need a new sway bar?? Very odd, he is taking you for a chump because you are amember of the fairer sex. Get another mechanic to check it. Joe
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by svxistentialist
[B]Ron, I already congratted you elsewhere on your spaced out oddity. And look at YOU, Joe. 1700!! Not bad for a guy from a little green island. Congrats yerself! Ron.
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Why can't any of you guys live near me?! This sucks. I appreciate all of your help, though.
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I live an hour away, but i dont know much
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ron Mummert
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For the minute I am the only member in the 1700s. However, there is a gaggle of garrulous ones breathing heavy up my tail pipe. little green men rule, Yay!! Joe
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