Popping/rattling when hitting bumps.
09-04-01, 09:10 PM
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Popping/rattling when hitting bumps.
On my 84 GSL-SE... I'm getting this popping/rattling sound when hitting even the smallest bumps. I crawled underneath and nothing seems to be loose or disconnected. It sounds like it's coming from the front passengerside... possible around the tranny. Does anyone have any ideas where I really need to start? Thanks in advance.
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09-08-01, 10:46 AM
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Thanks guys...
I went over everything...and yes...I believe it is the idler arm. At a closer view... it looks like the bushing is shot. Would it be best to replace the bushing only, or should I replace the whole idler arm? The other side looks fair, but I think it might be a smart idea to replace them both. Next question: Where and what is the best replacement on the market? Any ideas? Once again thanks for the input.
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I went over everything...and yes...I believe it is the idler arm. At a closer view... it looks like the bushing is shot. Would it be best to replace the bushing only, or should I replace the whole idler arm? The other side looks fair, but I think it might be a smart idea to replace them both. Next question: Where and what is the best replacement on the market? Any ideas? Once again thanks for the input.
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09-08-01, 12:54 PM
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hey
Victoria British sells ENERGY polyurasomething(forget what their called) bushings that are the *best* bushing for our cars.
They give away free catalogs if you dont have one @
www.victoriabritish.com
Victoria British sells ENERGY polyurasomething(forget what their called) bushings that are the *best* bushing for our cars.
They give away free catalogs if you dont have one @
www.victoriabritish.com
09-08-01, 01:04 PM
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Acuspeed gave me the following link http://www.suspension.com/mazda.htm the other day on my post https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=19238
There prices are a bit better than VB, although VB is where I got all my bushings this spring. Makes a huge difference!
There prices are a bit better than VB, although VB is where I got all my bushings this spring. Makes a huge difference!
09-08-01, 06:51 PM
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Hey... thanks guys. The info was great. While I'm down underneath my "7"... is there anything else I should look at? In other words... I guess I should just go ahead and replace ALL my bushings. Do you guys have any tips on shock & spring replacements? How about swaybars?
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