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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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hey everyone. i just got a used 92 accord dx 142k miles when i turn it hard or hit a bump at speed there is like a "clunk" noise coming from the front wheel area. i dont know if its the springs or like a ball joint. any one have any ideas let me know. thanks
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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When was the last time the CV's were checked?
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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they looked fine. there were not tears in the boots or leaks i could see. anything else i need to look at?
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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what about checkin your struts and bushings?
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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yeah, i think its the struts the look like they have alot of wear.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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i would check the struts or tie rod end..
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pos92accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey everyone. i just got a used 92 accord dx 142k miles when i turn it hard or hit a bump at speed there is like a "clunk" noise coming from the front wheel area. i dont know if its the springs or like a ball joint. any one have any ideas let me know. thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>

Did you ever think that you might weigh too much for the car...that "clunking" noise is your car having a seizure. i'm just messin w/ ya
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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good call, i think you have it solved! maybe my springs are pissed off that i am fat.. btw hows the teg hit anymore concrete poles?
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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Make sure your bearings are straight. You can tell if they need to be replaced if you lift the front end up, remove wheels. If you can wiggle your rotors...change the bearings out.
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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sounds like it might be the struts i had the same problem with my accord.
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