Re: [DML] Mystery Noise...

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Nathan,

Start by inspecting the steering column universal joints. Remove the master
cylinder *access cover and observe the steering shaft and universal joints
while an assistant turns the steering wheel.

* Workshop Manual fig. 7

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----- Original Message -----
From: Nathan E. Green <gzen21@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <WINGD2@xxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 11:25 AM
Subject: [DML] Mystery Noise...


> Hi folks,
> It is usual for some sounds to emerge from #10188--heck all these cars
> are 18-19yrs old! My car is a daily driver with higher mileage(probably
> 100k+).
> But I heard a noise last night I had never heard. I sounded like a thud
> from the left front. I was turning into a parking lot at about 10mph, with
> the wheels about 3/4 of the way. I did some experiments: only happen when
I
> turn left, faster or slower--no noise, steering seems to behave normally.
I
> am planning on looking at the steering box and under the front end.(It was
> dark when this happened last night).Sound is definently coming from left
> front part of car. Steering box maybe? Maybe left wheel assembly?
> I know I need new front shocks, but it seems to happen only at this
speed.
> Steering box seemed tight last time I looked(~2k miles ago). Can anyone
> help? Can any one steer(pun) me in the right direction? THanks.
>
> Nathan E. Green
> gzen21@xxxx
>
> "If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88mph you're gonna'
see
> some serious s--t"
> -Doc Brown: "Back to the Future"