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Suspension Clunk
So my '92 has developed a clunk that seems to only occur when I accelerate from a stop and sometimes as I am braking coming to a stop. It's always just a single clunk, not a rattle, not a thud, and sounds like it's coming from the front end. It's definitely suspension, I can feel it through the pedal when it happens.
I've been trying to figure out where this clunk is coming from without any luck. Last weekend I had both front tires off and couldn't find any loose bolts or anything obvious. The front calipers do wiggle slightly but I can't see those being the culprit given the nature of this particular clunk. Given the fact that I have polyurethane sway bar bushings, replaced the ball joints and strut mounts <1yr ago where should I direct my attention? |
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Re: Suspension Clunk
Probably your transmission mount.
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Re: Suspension Clunk
I'll second that.
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Re: Suspension Clunk
I think I may have the same problem...shop quoted me $84 labor and $130 parts ("Right motor/transaxle mount"). Does that sound about right?
I also have a separate rattle/slop sound from the suspension when hitting any kind of bump, it's getting louder lately...shop thought that was "front sway links", $135 parts/labor.....comments?
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Bruce Schwab Recovering solo ocean racer www.bruceschwab.com On land: 92 Ebony SVX, 188k |
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Re: Suspension Clunk
My trans mount also does that
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Hmm...so perhaps I'll have them do just the trans. mount and see what happens.
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Bruce Schwab Recovering solo ocean racer www.bruceschwab.com On land: 92 Ebony SVX, 188k |
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Re: Suspension Clunk
I had YT fill mine with 80a urethane to stiffen it up and prevent a reoccurance of the same issue
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Re: Suspension Clunk
Ok, I'll have to take a look at the transmission mount. I would be surprised if that was the cause since it too has been replaced when I recently put in a new solenoid c due to awd issues.
I think having someone drive the car to induce the clunk while I stand and listen might help greatly in determining where it's coming from. After reading a bit, my tierod ends could be shot causing it to happen. I guess I'll have to get one wheel up and shake the heck out of it to see. |
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