Really weird front end clunk (was embarrasing 4k sway bar Q)

[Kneale Brownson]

Broken driveshaft?


At 10:12 PM 04/03/2001 -0400, Dwight & Tina Varnes wrote:

>Huw Powell wrote:
>
> > well, if you're *sure* a ball joint isn't moving a bit (one loose nut?)
>
>I will re-re-reinspect these again, as it is logical. But how would that
>effect reverse engagement?
>
> > how about spring motion/poor seating or a bit of gravel caught in one 
> of the
> > perches?
> >
>
>Not saying it's impossible, and I will check it, but I've TSD rallied this car
>in it's prior life extensively and never had that be an issue.  Besides, I
>don't see how that would effect the steering angle or that pesky reverse gear
>engagement (and it IS related, I can assure you after tonight's driveway
>diagnostics).
>
>Keep those ideas comin'
>
>Dwight Varnes
>86 CGT
>
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