[s-cars] Front Suspension clunking (still)

[Steve Powers]

Steve -

> I have worsening front end noise on which I'd like your opinion:
> 
> *       Distinct noise (metallic-ish creak or clunk) (right or left side, or
> both sides) principally when changing direction such as backing from drive
> and then proceeding forward.  Most stop signs.  Sometimes simply when
> braking and accelerating.  Or the crown jewel: backing and turning from a
> parking spot in a hilly parking lot.

check the welds on your downpipe. your symptoms are exactly what I
experienced when my downpipe disintegrated

http://spowers.smugmug.com/photos/11150173-M.jpg

http://spowers.smugmug.com/photos/11150181-M.jpg

the noise in my case came from the bypass pipe hitting the upper tie
rod once the downpipe warmed up (and moved)

Steve Powers
also in Seattle