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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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There has been a clunking under my engine for awhile now. It seems like it has been getting worse over time. It only happens when i am turning and it sounds like its under the engine. I am thinking it may be the end links on the sway bar or...? It definitely doesnt seem to be the engine though. Any guesses as to what this may be? OR anyone had any experiences similar to this? THX
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Same exact thing is happening to me. Happens when I'm coming to a hard stop or turning sharply. Answers anyone? Oh yea did you get my PM?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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No one has any ideas as to what may cause this odd clunking i am hearing, no ones ever run into this b4?



BTW ya i guess im gonna play some poker.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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Aww...no mustang meet?!?! S'all good. Maybe next time.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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I have the same problem and today I was under the front bumper trying to fix a short and noticed the front sway bar clamps had no bushings? If you move them slightly they will rattle. I am assuming there is suppose to be a bushing there, anyone know? Anyway this weekend I plan on wrapping something there even if its a piece of clith and duct tape. I let you guys know if that fixes the problem.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:30 AM
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the best thing you all can do is craw under the car and look, we cant tell you where its comming from or what it might be, because it could be a lot of things. the clunking 89red could be a bad motor mount. the list is long so take a look.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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ya i have been thinking about getting new sway bar end links and bushings but this might just seal the deal. SO there is NO ONE on this FORUM that knows what this may be? C'mon guys I know we got some REAL experienced people on here that know alot about these cars. I think i may just change the end links and bushings and see if that solves it.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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ORIGINAL: Tims 88GT
the best thing you all can do is craw under the car and look, we cant tell you where its comming from or what it might be, because it could be a lot of things. the clunking 89red could be a bad motor mount. the list is long so take a look.
ya i am going to for sure once it stops raining... which will be in a month or 2 since i live in seattle [:'(]
but i understand there are alot of variables.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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like i just said man it could be a lot of things, do u feel it in the steering wheel? do u feel it in the brake pedal?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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had the same problem. it was my sway bar end link. it snapped.



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