Re: clank!

["Mike Watz" <watz@csdarc4.cnd.hp.com>]

Aha!

Someone with the same problem I have!  Actually, when I had new front brakes
installed I asked the tech to find out what was causing the clunks....... he
indicated that it was a worn strut bearing (which I did NOT have changed when I
had new struts installed)...... I have not, however, tested this hypothesis by
having new bearings installed..........

=Mike=

'85 4KSQ
200K miles (?)

> Subject: clank!
> strange noises:
> I put my 1985 4ksq in reverse, and turn the wheel all the way (either
> side) while I back up to turn around in a tight space. after a few feet,
> I hear a clank once, at a noticeable volume. As I accelerate in a strait
> line after the turning maneuver, occasionally I will hear a quieter, but
> similarly sounding clank, particularly if the preceding clank was loud.
> I have replaced the front struts since I noticed this noise, but it
> still remains. After quite a bit of looking at the suspension, I cannot
> find any worn/bent parts, and I have replaced the steering tie rod ends.
> Still noisy! Perhaps the problem resides in the rack and pinion? I do
> notice a slight movement in the steering wheel on the primary clank. Any
> suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
> Dustin Sysko
> Visual Bitstream, Inc.
> professional CAD/Computer Graphics
> dsysko@ball.com
>-- End of excerpt from Sysko, Dustin



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Michael C. Watz
CSD
Non-hp-ftcollins
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