Date: 04 Oct 1999 20:19:14 GMT From: Dave Wysocki <dwysockinopsampc.com> Subject: Re: handling woes 84 900
As an addendum to this, I just replaced all the shocks this weekend. The donuts were part of the problem, but the big problem turned out to be the hole in the front-pillar which the shock piston goes through - these had enlarged so much that the rubber donuts were getting pulled through the hole & shredded. The car has 400K on it, so I'm not too surprised that this happened. I'll probably end up welding some washers on the frame, but has anybody else run into this? Any recommended fixes? Dave Wysocki Message by Dave Wysocki <dwysockinopsampc.com> on: 9/8/99 5:41:34 PM >I'd also recommend checking the rubber donuts at the top of the front >shocks - my '84 is exhibiting the same symptoms, and it seems to be the >donuts. The shocks themselves seem ok when one statically tests them by >pushing on the bumper (no clunking noise then), but act up only when >driven. > >Message by Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> on: 9/4/99 5:48:54 PM >>trevor davis wrote: >>> >>> my car has been looked over by a few mechanics, and all have given the >>> clean bill of health. >>> this whole situation has me scatching my head. >>> >>> wondering what to check next......any ideas >>> >>> thanks......trevor >> >> >>Without going into painful detail, I would suggest checking and >>replacing >>all the bushings associated with the swaybar(s) and the front a-arms. >>If >>these bushings "disappear" from age, you will get very sloppy handling. >>Also be sure your wheels are not bent, and that your tires are in good >>shape - the former can cause wandering and skittishness, and the latter >>can cause wobbling or bouncing (that includes alignemnt balance, and the >>tires' actual cords and belts). Be sure your springs are in good shape >>- >>they don't last forever, and when they wear out can lead to sagging and >>poor progression. Don't rule out the back end of the car as a suspect >>either. If your rear suspension (bushings, axle, panhard rod, etc.) are >>not in good shape your front end will be affected. >> >>-Justin >> >
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