[Z06] Popping sound
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Popping sound
When I get the steering wheel closer to lock the kinda pops or jumps a little when the car is in motion. I read other threads and they say could be sway link ends or tie rods. Is this something easy to fix? Something just need to be tightened. Could midas or sears do it quickly? 
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End links could do that and they also cause rattles. I had a similar problem and it was the spring levelers, the rubber had worn off one and caused a popping sound. As for Sears or Midas, probably do not see too many Vettes I would stay away. The end links are pretty easy to replace.
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Is there anyway to check for this besides replacing them? Where would be a good place to purchase these? Also, the car (front end) seems to jump while in motion with the wheels turned alway the way. Would end links really cause this?
Thanks for the help!
Nick
Thanks for the help!
Nick
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The end links are available from the dealership about $30 each. Get the metal ones but I believe that is all that is sold now. Mine had the jump (kind of like a 4*4 engaged on concrete) and once the spring was replaced due to adjusters and an alignment was done it went away.
My adjusters were damaged due to it being lowered w/o releasing the spring tension.
I do not know if the 'jump' was due to the spring or the alignment. But at least it will help you with a starting point.
My adjusters were damaged due to it being lowered w/o releasing the spring tension.
I do not know if the 'jump' was due to the spring or the alignment. But at least it will help you with a starting point.
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So your educated guess it the spring levers? Is that part of the end links? Did they replace these as part of the alignment? What are the repercussions of not getting this fixed right away? I am not to car savvy!! I was build computers and networks when I should have been building cars.
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So your educated guess it the spring levers? Is that part of the end links? Did they replace these as part of the alignment? What are the repercussions of not getting this fixed right away? I am not to car savvy!! I was build computers and networks when I should have been building cars.
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You really only have two choices at this point .....
1) Jack car and put on jack stands. Remove front wheels ... inspect front suspension for the issues posted by rspreng02_Z06. Inspect for other possible problems such as tie rod issues, whatever. Kinda like when a node goes down ... at some point you just gotta get in there and fix it ... and shooting in the dark is not a good diagnostic technique ( PS fluid ....
) ...2) Take the car to a dealer or shop that knows Corvettes ( NEVER take ANY car to Midas ... but ESPECIALLY a Corvette) and let them inspect/repair it.
In your case I'd recommend #2 as it sounds like you probably don't have the tools to do the work..
Last edited by BlackZ06; Nov 7, 2007 at 07:19 AM.
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Okay okay. LOL No sears or midas. The car hasnt done the the sound since it has been a little warmer over the past days. I was just asking about the fuild incase some how water got in the PS line or maybe the wrong fuild tyoe was added. I will just clauk it up to being cold outside.
I have a friend with a 2001 c5 and his garage has everything needed so will do my work there with him.
I have a friend with a 2001 c5 and his garage has everything needed so will do my work there with him.