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Loud noise from Front end #1555360 04/21/06 09:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43 Iowa H hoger29 OP New CEG\'er
OP hoger29 New CEG\'er H Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43 Iowa	When I turn into my driveway there is a large thud coming from the driver side wheel area. I was wondering if anyone knows what the noise might be, bushings,shocks,struts? It sounds really bad when it happens so I am hoping to get fixed soon. Also has anyone ran berrymans through engine before oil change. I have a loud clacking coming from engine and hoping this might help solve?

Re: Loud noise from Front end #1555361 04/23/06 03:01 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 285 Albany area, NY F Figols CEG\'er
Figols CEG\'er F Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 285 Albany area, NY	Your suspension clunk could be either a broken spring or a worn swaybar bushing. Both are very common. Parting out 95-97 Contours/Mystiques. Contact me directly at ALFIGOLS@yahoo.com if you're looking for a particular part.

Re: Loud noise from Front end #1555362 04/23/06 03:03 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi A AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er
AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er A Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi	Originally posted by Figols: Your suspension clunk could be either a broken spring or a worn swaybar bushing. Both are very common. Sway bar bushing... not to much, they usualy dont cause to much racket... Usualy its because of the Sway bar end link. They can be a PITA to replace due to weathering, Id suggest (if this is your issue) getting a big can of PB blaster and soaking th ebolts quite a ffew times during the day before you attempt changing them.. Or you will be sorry. Either way, thats my guess... Sway bar end links. 98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE TEIN H.Tech Springs Tokico HP series Struts Short ram air intake Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust ... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?

Re: Loud noise from Front end #1555363 04/24/06 12:39 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 573 Glass case of emotion. R RobertD Veteran CEG\'er
RobertD Veteran CEG\'er R Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 573 Glass case of emotion.	From my own experience check the tie rod end. Jack up the wheel and see if it moves excessively, if it does bad tie rod end. Over 200,000 miles and dead......kinda. Time to get a new ride.

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