Weird Front End Clunk Noise
Apr 23, 2015, 10:30 AM
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Weird Front End Clunk Noise
I have this weird clunking noise coming from the front drivers side of my car. It only really happens when I'm in first gear and accelerate rapidly and let off the gas quick and the engine falls on itself there is a noise coming from the driver side I can feel it on my foot when it happens. It's like something pops out when I let of the gas and then as soon as I go back on it. it pops back in and I don't really hear it otherwise.
May 1, 2015, 06:40 PM
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I have this weird clunking noise coming from the front drivers side of my car. It only really happens when I'm in first gear and accelerate rapidly and let off the gas quick and the engine falls on itself there is a noise coming from the driver side I can feel it on my foot when it happens. It's like something pops out when I let of the gas and then as soon as I go back on it. it pops back in and I don't really hear it otherwise.
May 5, 2015, 07:14 AM
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All motors mounts are brand new. As far as the direction... Ive checked balljoints, differential play, tie rods.. everything is tight. The only thing I could think off is the strut.. I know that the left is leaking maybe the cause of the noise... Anyways I ordered new struts and mounts for the front. Finally the hole suspension will be done.
May 5, 2015, 07:09 PM
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Car isn't technically down, but past due on many maintenance items, like the timing belt (car has 210000 kms). If everything goes according to plan, I should get my Lancer back Friday the 15th. Until then, I use my winter beater (88 323 gtx, gotta love the awd boosted life :P).
May 6, 2015, 08:49 PM
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All motors mounts are brand new. As far as the direction... Ive checked balljoints, differential play, tie rods.. everything is tight. The only thing I could think off is the strut.. I know that the left is leaking maybe the cause of the noise... Anyways I ordered new struts and mounts for the front. Finally the hole suspension will be done.
is your transmission cross-member broken?
Car isn't technically down, but past due on many maintenance items, like the timing belt (car has 210000 kms). If everything goes according to plan, I should get my Lancer back Friday the 15th. Until then, I use my winter beater (88 323 gtx, gotta love the awd boosted life :P).
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May 11, 2015, 11:40 AM
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I have this weird clunking noise coming from the front drivers side of my car. It only really happens when I'm in first gear and accelerate rapidly and let off the gas quick and the engine falls on itself there is a noise coming from the driver side I can feel it on my foot when it happens. It's like something pops out when I let of the gas and then as soon as I go back on it. it pops back in and I don't really hear it otherwise.
Sorry to hear you're chasing the infamous, "bumps and clunks"! For what it's worth though, I have to throw in another suggestion, for I chased the same for nearly six months and addressed "all of the above" but refused to give in to one significant diagnosis. When I finally submitted, it solved my problem...
Steering Rack! Hopefully this is not the problem, but from the symptoms you are describing, mine were the same; upon acceleration from a stop, to backing off the gas, and even in turns, which got worse and worse over time, and it felt like it was coming from under my feet! Bakuro shared the same symptoms (not sure what his final dx was) and seeing that it's coming from the same year and model, I'd have to say rule that out also. Get a set of "ears (stethescope)" and listen to the pinion box for grinding... and check the rack mounting bolts/bushings! I was told AFTER the installation that the mounting bolt bushings go bad and, even though there was some obvious grinding/clunking coming from the pinion box, I have to wonder if the pinion was truly the problem.
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May 11, 2015, 12:51 PM
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Sorry to hear you're chasing the infamous, "bumps and clunks"! For what it's worth though, I have to throw in another suggestion, for I chased the same for nearly six months and addressed "all of the above" but refused to give in to one significant diagnosis. When I finally submitted, it solved my problem...
Steering Rack! Hopefully this is not the problem, but from the symptoms you are describing, mine were the same; upon acceleration from a stop, to backing off the gas, and even in turns, which got worse and worse over time, and it felt like it was coming from under my feet! Bakuro shared the same symptoms (not sure what his final dx was) and seeing that it's coming from the same year and model, I'd have to say rule that out also. Get a set of "ears (stethescope)" and listen to the pinion box for grinding... and check the rack mounting bolts/bushings! I was told AFTER the installation that the mounting bolt bushings go bad and, even though there was some obvious grinding/clunking coming from the pinion box, I have to wonder if the pinion was truly the problem.
Steering Rack! Hopefully this is not the problem, but from the symptoms you are describing, mine were the same; upon acceleration from a stop, to backing off the gas, and even in turns, which got worse and worse over time, and it felt like it was coming from under my feet! Bakuro shared the same symptoms (not sure what his final dx was) and seeing that it's coming from the same year and model, I'd have to say rule that out also. Get a set of "ears (stethescope)" and listen to the pinion box for grinding... and check the rack mounting bolts/bushings! I was told AFTER the installation that the mounting bolt bushings go bad and, even though there was some obvious grinding/clunking coming from the pinion box, I have to wonder if the pinion was truly the problem.
May 11, 2015, 03:59 PM
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I had a shop do it and they had it ready in about 3-4 hours, I believe. Although, they are historically FAST with their work...ie; rear motor mount = 1hr!
Steering was back to normal, as it should be afterwards...no more bumps and clunks!
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May 12, 2015, 04:02 AM
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Interesting. Thats what I was thinking at first because I checked everything else.... Im geting the suspension done this weekend so ill guess will find out then
May 12, 2015, 08:38 AM
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i had a civic do that. the rear knocked over every speed bump LOL. it was so blown, it wasn't even funny. i noticed while following my girlfriend while she drove it. the back wheel was bouncing up and down like crazy. i couldn't tell from inside.
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i have this problem right now as well. trying to pinpoint the cause. i changed a bunch of stuff and have ordered some parts as well. i'll post it all up in Tramp's (my car's) thread when i have some time in my hands.
i would say rack and pinion as well or somewhere around the steering rack. my control arms need changing as well so i will let you guys know if the clunking noise goes away after that.
i'm finally on the path to renewing my Ralliart...
i would say rack and pinion as well or somewhere around the steering rack. my control arms need changing as well so i will let you guys know if the clunking noise goes away after that.
i'm finally on the path to renewing my Ralliart...
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i have this problem right now as well. trying to pinpoint the cause. i changed a bunch of stuff and have ordered some parts as well. i'll post it all up in Tramp's (my car's) thread when i have some time in my hands.
i would say rack and pinion as well or somewhere around the steering rack. my control arms need changing as well so i will let you guys know if the clunking noise goes away after that.
i'm finally on the path to renewing my Ralliart...
i would say rack and pinion as well or somewhere around the steering rack. my control arms need changing as well so i will let you guys know if the clunking noise goes away after that.
i'm finally on the path to renewing my Ralliart...
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