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Clunking sound when accerating.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:25 am
by ProtonXX
If I do a quick acceration at low speed (0-20. I hear a clunking sound coming from the right front side of the car. There no other sound when turning & haven't had other problems. Any idea what this can be.? Im leaning on a bad CV joint maybe
Re: Clunking sound when accerating. (ProtonXX)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:04 am
by Raven
A bad CV will usually make a clicking noise if you turn the steering wheel full lock in the direction of the CV in question and drive very slowly.
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:25 am
by slowpro
My wagon clunks during certain "spirited Driving" manuevers. Lowered suspension+ stock swaybar = clunk. dunno if same holds true for the vibe.
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:23 pm
by JustinVGT
It could be something as simple as your wheel lug nuts. If they are not tightened to spec, you can experience an odd clunking sound. That happened to be my case a couple years ago.
Re: (slowpro)
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:45 pm
by northvibe
Quote, originally posted by slowpro »My wagon clunks during certain "spirited Driving" manuevers. Lowered suspension+ stock swaybar = clunk. dunno if same holds true for the vibe. yup mine does that after I lowered it. Its usually just the spring isnt seated properly and well im too lazy to take it off and redo it again.could be some linkage, or ball joint. did you try when the car is parked to just push down on the corners of the front?
Re: Clunking sound when accerating. (ProtonXX)
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:17 am
by JohnC
My guess would be...1st motor mount(s)2nd CV joints. Usually CVs will clunk at shift points and while turning, especially when going up a driveway or inclined surface.Both are pretty easy to check.
Re: Clunking sound when accerating. (JohnC)
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:42 pm
by ProtonXX
Doesn't matter if Im turning or not.Usually the sound only comes from 1st gear & max acceleration.