Re: [DML] still the stupid clunk

[Horseman of PA <the_horseman_pa@xxxx>]

clunking when turning is a tough one, there can be
alot of reasons for this, one that comes to mind is
the CV joints. get in there and ispect for wear. more
then likely there wear on some part of the steering
rack. ussually what happens is as the rack traverse it
hangs up on a wear spot as the weight of the car rolls
it can pop it out of the struck postion causeing a
thud. Im gonna go with the CV joints though thats
about the only point of the vechicale your gonna have
extensive pressure while steering. I've seen CV joints
snap while driving, get them checked out just because
a boot is in good shape dosent mean the joint is. wear
and moisture can do wonders. If there find inspect the
steering rack or the steering differential. something
is not sitting good. until you find out what I'd
advise not driveing the car.

Wayne
--- Walter <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> > Here's what I've done:
> > 1. checked the trailing arm bolts. Tight. Shims
> are 6 one side, 1 on the
> > other. That seems odd, because the parts list at
> Houston's site lists max
> 5
> > per side. Hmmm.
> 
> It is hard to tell from your photo, but it looks
> like your shims might be a
> little thinner than OEM, and this could partly
> explain why you have so many.
> It would also seem that there should always be the
> same number of shims on
> both sides provided that the frame is straight. 
> When I had my wheel
> alignment checked by Sears on their new high-tech
> laser system, they
> suggested that I remove one shim from the drivers
> side. (Currently I have 3
> on the drivers side and 4 on the passenger side. I
> think most DeLoreans
> left the factory like this.)
> 
> > 3. Check all rear body to frame bolts. Although
> maybe I haven't got them
> > all... anyone have a list?
> 
> Remember to check the parts manual. It has a great
> diagram of this.
> 
> > While I was under the car this morning checking
> all that AGAIN... I
> grabbed
> > the right axle and slid it side to side. It makes
> a loud clunk
> sound --just
> > like the one I hear when turning-- as it travels
> as far as it can to the
> > outside. Is it supposed to do that?
> 
> My car does the same thing. I saw somewhere on the
> DML that there is a ring
> that can be screwed in further to tighten this up. 
> I'd like to learn more
> before I experiment with it.
> 
> > I've pulled the CV boot back and tried to see if
> it needed extra grease,
> but
> > I can't tell. I might try to use the
> grease-gun-needle and squirt some
> more
> > grease behind it, if anyone thinks that might
> help.
> 
> Since my CV boots are original, I'm worried about
> them cracking with age
> (although they look great.) Every time I get under
> the car, I hose the CV
> boots down with a generous amount of Armor-all.
> 
> Walt Tampa, FL
> 
> 
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