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Jul 25, 2001 | 10:39 AM

apollo30346

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I have just started hearing a popping noise in my front end... Any ideas on what this would be...I am thinking maybe a tie rod end or something..... What do you guys think?

Thanks
Pete

Jul 25, 2001 | 10:47 AM

JonM

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Perhaps the Rack and Pinion steering or the power steering pump? Open the hood and have someone move the wheel for you.

Jul 25, 2001 | 03:13 PM

bill mcdonald

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Originally Posted by apollo30346

I have just started hearing a popping noise in my front end... Any ideas on what this would be...I am thinking maybe a tie rod end or something..... What do you guys think?

Thanks
Pete
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Can you tell us more about it?
Does it only happen when turning? Going over bumps? going over bumps and turning, going slow/fast etc...?

Jul 25, 2001 | 03:59 PM

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Check your swaybar connection if it is loose
.....naybe it comes from there..

good luck

Jul 25, 2001 | 09:16 PM

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Mine made a popping sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds (like pulling into the garage).

David-F tightened up a couple bolts on the p/s rack for me and the noise went away.

Jul 25, 2001 | 09:27 PM

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Just changed the shocks on my '92. did not get the lower bolts on the passenger side tight. Had a popping sound over any and all bumps. re-tightened the bolts, all gone...

Jul 25, 2001 | 11:44 PM

apollo30346

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seems like it only happens at low speeds and turning... I will have to pay closer attention to... I don't know about the bumps.

Thanks to all

Jul 26, 2001 | 12:13 AM

Thud

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seems like it only happens at low speeds and turning... I will have to pay closer attention to... I don't know about the bumps.

Thanks to all

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I just noticed you're from Atlanta too. Which part? If you're close to me (Roswell) I can take a listen and tell you if the noise you have is the same thing I had.

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Jul 26, 2001 | 12:45 PM

apollo30346

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Thud,

I just live down by Perimeter Mall. Where are you in Roswell? I used to live up there off Holcomb Bridge Rd? Maybe you could help me threw a few issues.....

I saw you were from Roswell last night too..

David has done all my work on the car since I have had it... Major items anyway...

Thanks

Jul 26, 2001 | 01:52 PM

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I live off of highway 9 (roswell road) just south of where it crosses the river.
I see your zip code is in your nickname. [img]http]//www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
I used to work in that zipcode-- you know where the GoldKist building is?

Jul 26, 2001 | 02:40 PM

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hmm, My '90 made a pop when turning in parking lots, and going over speed bumps. David F told me to check the drivers side rack mount bolt. Sure enough it was loose, tightened it and the pop was gone. I think that is a 15mm bolt.

Jul 26, 2001 | 11:38 PM

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apollo30346

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thanks I will check for that and others over the weekend.

Thud,
not sure where the Goldkist bldg is...humm..

Where are you located at...?

Jul 30, 2001 | 10:51 AM

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apollo30346

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Ok,
I looked this weekend when I had a chance between the rain and still can't find. Anymore input would be great.

Thanks

Aug 3, 2001 | 11:42 AM

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apollo30346

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Thud,

If your still willing to take a listen to the pop...let me know...I still can't find..

Thanks for the help..
Pete

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