Re: 4kcsq left front thunk noise

["Dan Cooke Cooke@cs.lmco.com" <COOKE@taurus.cs.lmco.com>]

>Check the slotted nut that threads onto the strut, holding the spring &
>strut bearing in place.  My father found that spinning the strut rod
>(like when tightening the shock tower strut nut) can cause the slotted
>nut to loosen up, resulting in a thunking noise.
>
>It should be easy.  My father just takes the shock tower strut nut off
>along with the metal retaining piece, while the car is sitting on the
>ground.  This gives him easy access to the slotted nut, and the weight of
>the car helps compress the spring so he can tighten the nut properly.
>
>Good luck,
>Eric
>'85 Coupe GT

 Now that you mention it, it all makes sense now.  After I installed the
front strut inserts, the rubber boot that came from Blau, was twisted, so
I loosened the top nut to straighten it out.  This must be when the slotted
nut came loose as well.  I remember it did this as well when I was removing
the old hydraulic piston.

 Thanks.

Dan
cooke@cs.lmco.com
'90 90Q20V
'86 4KCSQ