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Old 11-28-2006, 04:12 PM
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i had been hearing a clicking sound coming from my pass side front tire, dealer told me it was a loose upper tie rod. can i tighten this or does it need to be replaced?

now today i start hearing a quiet ch ch ch ch sound coming from drivers side front tire. very quiet, i only hear it because i have my windows down driving around in a parking garage. what should i be looking for?

since im having new sounds show up every day in my front suspension, what are the main things places to look next time i have her up in the air? what bolts should i try tightening?

thanks.

also ive been throwing p1113 for about 8 months, it used to come and go, but now its hear to stay. im planning on doing all the o2 sensors this winter when i do piggies. i havent noticed any loss of mpgs (i get about 330 to a tank, and always have) but are there any other problems this could cause, other than running rich?
Old 11-28-2006, 04:15 PM
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Control arm bushing probably. Is it making any clunking sounds? or does it just sound like rubbing
Old 11-28-2006, 04:17 PM
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I have the same sounds...
Old 11-28-2006, 04:29 PM
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Default no clunk...

almost sounds like a piece of cardboard gently rubbing against on of the slots in my rotor, this is the driver side im talking about. i obviously checked everything i can see. sound occurs once per revolution of the wheel.
Old 11-28-2006, 04:39 PM
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I was thinking same. [Dust cover]
Old 11-28-2006, 04:48 PM
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Default dust cover? do you mean engine cover?

i had a long *** message that i left on here a few days ago, but i did have my front bumper off this weekend.

i looked all around though, through the wheels, around the wheels, behind the wheels, i didnt see anything like a bent up cover. maybe ill try retorqing the wheels, i had them off too
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Any one else have a clue?
Old 11-29-2006, 02:29 AM
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or just jam a scewdriver in there a spread it apart from the rotor
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