i've got a slight problem with a 93 2dr. integra that i just purchased. the sound is coming from the front driver's side. It's a small "pop" sound that occurs only when i take off from a stop, and as soon as i come to a complete stop. It's not a continuous clicking sound like you would hear from a bad axle, it's just one small "pop". And it does it while keeping my wheels straight forward, so i know its not a bad axle. Anyone ever had this problem? If so, what have you done to fix it? thanks.

 

My CRX had a similar problem (same suspension type as yours). It would pop under med-heavy braking. Sometimes I could hear it pop back when I would start moving again. Here is what I did & it went away. I know it's a lot of things, but you at least know what to get in there & check out...

Rebuild front crossmember/radius rods including lightly sanding chassis mating surfaces & replacing washers & bushings.
Replace front transmission mount on crossmember.
Replace all LCA bushings.
Replace all swaybar & endlink bushings.

When my 92 civic was poping during Accel/Decel, it turned out to be damaged lowerballjoints. I knew that was the problem though since I had messed up the balljoint studs. The castle nuts wouldn't bottom out all the way on the LCA because the threads were messed up. I had them replaced & that solved that one...

 

so i guess it isnt just a common problem in DA integras. I was hoping someone had experienced this problem in the same style car as i have, But i guess their all about the same.

 

The 88-91 CRX/Civic is the same exact setup as the DA.

 

My experience usually shows this to be the balljoint.

 

i'll check both the upper and lower ball joints this evening. How will i know if one of them needs to be replaced? Will it be obvious?

 

Generally, you just jack the car up & put it on jack stands. Next you grab the front wheel & wiggle it left/right, then up/down. If there are any noises, you will have to have a friend wiggle the wheel while you hunt down the problem.

Also check to make sure that there is no space between the balljoint boot & the LCA or knuckle...

 

sounds like a good idea! I'll experiment this evening and post the outcome tommorrow. thanks!