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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 04:00 AM
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Has anybody had this clunking noise while turning? If so any idea's what the problem could be? Thanks Bob
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 06:06 AM
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Is the noise in the rear or the front of the car? I had a clunking noise in the rear it turned out to be the hanger which holds the muffler in place when I would turn it would shake the muffler which in turn would hit the back of the car

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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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Sorry, it's coming from the front of the car near the front tire area. Thanks for all you help in advance. Bob
ps. it's a 98 vette
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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Could be wheel bearings (hope not).
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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I have a 2003 ZO6 and also have a clunking noise while turning (right only), typically while going slow and up an incline suchas a driveway.

How would I be able to tell if it is the muffler hanger?
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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Have you reciently replaced the sway bars? Mine started clunking a few hundred miles later. I think I need to re-torque them.

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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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Default Re: Clunking noise when turning (bob7658)

Check the torque on the sway bar end links. The book says they need to be torqued to 65-75 lb-ft. I've had a clunk in the rear that was due to an endlink being too loose.

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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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No, from a suspension stand point it is completely stock.
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Default Re: Clunking noise when turning (dperretti1)

it is the front sway bar (it is too lose) i ha the same thing. :thumbs:
only happens in slow parking lot turns :nono:
you can fix it yourself :flag that is the good news
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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Default Re: Clunking noise when turning (low flyier)

Which part did you find lose the brackets that hold it it to the frame, or the end links?
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Default Re: Clunking noise when turning (bob7658)

Bob--Had it on mine when it was under warranty. The tech retorqued the end links and checked/retorqued the rest of the front end suspension linkage. Got some pretty crappy roads out here in Texas. The tech said it was common on vettes that experience rough road surfaces on a regular basis.
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Default Re: Clunking noise when turning (dperretti1)

Which part did you find lose the brackets that hold it it to the frame, or the end links?
It was the end links themselves.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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thanks again for all your help. bob
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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Default Re: Clunking noise when turning (bob7658)

Glad to see this question as I have the same noise -- now I know what it is. Thanks. :D:D
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