Re: Clunking on my 84 8v

["Dale D. Baker" <flounder@umich.edu>]

On Mon, 9 Jun 1997, Shawn C. Mez> At 12:32 PM 6/9/97 -0400, you wrote:
> >Greetings from Michigan (anyone else in the michigan area?)
> >
> >anyways, i have this clunking sound from the suspension whenever i hit a
> >bump (sounds likes it's the right front).  It does clunk/chatter when i
> >apply the brakes.  It's a really annoying sound and it's driving me crazy
> >(especially with the windows down and sunroof open).  Any ideas as to what
> >it may be?
> >Dale
> >84 8v
> 
> I know, I know, I know!! (Maybe....)
> That would be your upper strut bearings talking to you. Heres the deal, 
> when you replace the one thats making the bad noise, replace them both. 
> (Meaning both sides.)
> The fact you noticed it more with the windows open pretty much tells me so. 
> (from my experience.) Also try and drive the car (again, with all the 
> windows open, radio off.) slowly and purposly run over some bumps. That sho
> uld be able to narrow the sound with each bump you pass over. 
> Be sure to check to see if you have the anti rattle clips in the brake pads 
> first. Thats easy enough to check as they can also rattle in a very 
> annoying way.
> HTH!!
> 
> 
> Shawn
> 
I know this may sound stupid, but where exactly are those bearings?  I
have no experience with any suspension components.  Thanks.   :)

Dale
84 8v


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