Re: [DML] things that go bump in the night

[deloreanss@xxxx]

Mike, get this fixed before you do any driving! Sounds like to me it's 
another case of a loose trailing arm bolt. You can check by taking off the 
deflector plate underneath the suspension parts (be careful b/c the mounting 
bolts have a tendancy to break easily, so go slow), you will see a long arm 
coming from the middle of the car back to the strut. At the origin of this 
arm there are several shims and one long bolt. If the shims are loose or 
missing, then this is definately your culprit. Do Not Drive Your Car without 
fixing this problem, if that bolt is about to break it could mean a complete 
suspension collapse. All of the suppliers have bolts and the shims are 
readily available at most auto parts stores. These shims are what aligns the 
rear of the car so you might want to get the car realigned if they are 
missing. I am sure that there is a previous post on how to remove the bolt 
and replace it, but if you can find one, email me and I'll help you out (I 
just did this same thing a month or two ago).

John Weaver
DMC# 10527


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