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RE: Autobahn / new noise / aesthetics

To: "'Derek Vandivere'" <d.a.vandivere@chello.nl>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Autobahn / new noise / aesthetics
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:32:35 -0700
> There is a new noise, though: when making a tight turn at low 
> speeds (e.g.,
> a U turn) on a cold engine, I'm getting a rapid almost 
> rubbery thunking that
> goes away when I straighten the wheel. Any initial suspects 
> to look at? I
> know the clutch and u-joints both have issues, but it doesn't 
> seem related.


Derek:

Check the inside of the front wheels.  Clearance to the tie rod end, and
some after market roll bars can be really tight.  On full lock, the inside
of the wheel may be rubbing, particularily with non-stock alloy wheels.


Kelvin.

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