kcd1184 Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I've got a noise that is not a clunck and not a rattle in the left front end (I think). I thought it might be a loose bumper or the air intake box banging around but it seems like you can feel it through the steering wheel. It is a solid contact. The thing about is that you can drive down the same road over the same bumps and it feels right(no noise) sometimes. I thought they checked out the front end when they did my alignment with my new tires. The banging (not really the right word) was there before the new tires. I had this exact same condition on my 88 Seville, and that had a new rack and struts on it. It just souds and feels like something is loose or broken up front sometimes and I don't like it. Any ideas? Kent 94 Eldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoo Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Probably a worn bushing..... hopefully Even if it's a ball joint or something like that and it's not toast it's not all that hard to fix up.. you'd have to jack the car up and give it the routine of pushing and pulling tires, kicking it, etc u know :> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in AZ Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Do you have big rims on the car? They aggravate this this syndrome, but pop ye ole hood and puul of the plastic caps above your struts. The bolt that holds the strut to the mount should be smack in the middle of the rubber. If not, it's probably old, cracked up, and in need of replacement. New upper strut mounts will make your car feel like it drives good again tho. Betcha thats what yer lookn at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Do you have big rims on the car? They aggravate this this syndrome, but pop ye ole hood and puul of the plastic caps above your struts. The bolt that holds the strut to the mount should be smack in the middle of the rubber. If not, it's probably old, cracked up, and in need of replacement. New upper strut mounts will make your car feel like it drives good again tho. Betcha thats what yer lookn at. Brian I had to laugh. You posted the exact same "fix" on another post. I'm guessing that you recently replaced your upper strut mounts. I did mine awhile back but discovered I didn't fix the real problem..... which was a sticky ride sensor...... cost:$0. Just pulled it off, cleaned, lubed, and put it back. But the cost of the new strut mounts......lets just say they weren't cheap. I chaulked it up as "preventative maintenance" that went overboard. kcd, bigfoo has the right idea. But he might suggest using some Seafoam on it which I'm convinced he owns stock in. Have a friend help you out. Two sets of eyes and ears work better than one. Check the steering etc. I would also check the upper motor mounts if they haven't been changed. They look like "dog bones" one is smaller then the other. They're a commonly replaced part and they must be because you can even get them at Napa. If the dogbone bushings are worn the engine will rock or tilt going over bumps and dips. And like brian said don't forget to check the struts. Good luck and report back so we all know what it was. -kg "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcd1184 Posted September 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I have factory rims with new Cooper tires. There is no play (top to bottom) on the passenger side and maybe a 1/16th of an inch movement on driver's side. The strut mounts look fairly centered. The dog bones are new and I have sprayed all accessable rubber bushings (from above and below) with CRC silicone lubricant. The car doesn't float or wallow in major situations and it seems to drive and handle well. It's just that darn noise! I'll have to get some help and check the front end. I did pick up a set of OEM front struts (new) for under $600 (total) so I have them if needed. I didn't want to pass that buy up. If I don't use them, somebody will probably need them. Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 check the stabilizer end links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 What about a CV joint? Check the boots and see if it is split. If it is, the joint could be wore out and in need of replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcd1184 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I believe the problem has been solved. On a respected person's suggestion, I replaced both front stabilizer bar(shaft) insulators. They were really wore out. I didn't follow the manual's proceedure exactly, but I didn't locate it until I was done anyhow. Really made a difference. The dreaded noise is gone. It took about three hours using a floor jack. I could do it in an hour if I had to do it again. Total cost was $15.62. Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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