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08-12-2006, 08:47 PM | #1 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2006
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hey guys im new here and i have a 2002 xr6 au111.
everytime i turn the car i can here a tap noise under my feet next to the accelerator and am not sure why. can anyone give give me an idea on what to do and how much is the damage : thanks |
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08-12-2006, 09:14 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,216
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I had a similar noise when I turned the steering full lock reversing out of my driveway. I checked all the front suspension nuts for tightness and found all was Ok there. I did read a post about dry balljoints so I gave the tie rod ball joints a lube of grease by gently prying the rubber boot back with a small blunt probe and used a syringe to pump grease into the joint. I have had no noise since. My AUII has relatively low kilometers (65000) and no unusual tyre wear in the front so I figured I could get away with a lube and judge the results on the road. If you have a high mileage vehicle and that sharp clunk noise is occuring regularly I would see a suspension specialist.
cheers Bill.
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09-12-2006, 11:09 AM | #3 | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
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I an tending towards a ball joint that is causing the clunk on the driver's side in my ute as well ... it's about the only thing I haven't replaced yet ... LOL.
I am nearing 200,000km too
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