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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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hiya well i had my car off the road over the weekend and took it out this morning and had a clonky noise coming from the front wheels every time i pulled away and took my foot off the accelerator and turn round corners whatcan this be is it safe to drive or shall i jus leave it please help thanks darren
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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check and see if the exhaust is hitting the front prop shaft or the front chasis..
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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will do mate had a quick look last night seemed to be secure but never no it only happens when the cars front wheels are on the ground i had the car up on stands and run it as if i was driving and it didnt make the clonk then only when it was on the ground nice staph by the way mate
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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is it a escort gti? if so sounds like your wishbones fu*ked!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Na its a s2 89 escort rs mate got full sapx adjust on lowered bout 30mm bud cheers for your imput
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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been told it could be the cv joint that is buggered will jus have to have a look at that seems like im banging my head against a wall with this motor lol
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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engine mounts?
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