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I have the same issue, here's my thoughts Posted by Bill Homer [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Engine mounts..., David Ingram, Wed, 3 Mar 2004 07:34:47 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
My 1994 with manual trans and 125k miles has the same popping issue, and I've tried the same fixes, i.e. front control arm rear bushings and ball joints - I can detect no play in the tie rod ends. These changes reduced the popping substantially, but it's still there. I'm getting popping both on and off throttle in the first two gears and can feel it transmitted through the steering wheel, sounds like it's coming from the right side.
David had a good idea, but I don't think that's the issue on my car, as I checked the engine mounts a few thousand miles ago and installed a rubber limiter in the front mount, so it would be hard to explain popping at both on and off throttle. The front half of the right side fender well pops a little bit if you push it in the right place, but I doubt that I could feel that in the steering wheel.
Next on my list is rechecking the engine mounts, tightening the front axle hub nuts, tightening the steering rack (bushings appear intact), possibly something loose within the strut assembly, perhaps the top strut mounts (which I have heard are very durable and I have already tightened the mounting bolts). I'm also seeking advice from the board.
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