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Front end noises 200 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be Robbie on  Fri Jul 23 01:25 CST 2010 [RELATED]

My car makes clunking / popping / rattling noises at low speeds, coming from under the front end. Noise is most pronounced when starting to move, when stopping, and when turning. It is not audible at higher speeds.
I looked underneath. Nothing appears lose, or disconnected. Ball joints, appear to be fine, and so are the tie rods, and sway bar.
Are there places to be lubricated???








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    Front end noises 200 1993

    posted by  berlis on  Fri Jul 23 05:06 CST 2010
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    Also, examine the engine mounts (including the transmission mount).

    For the fun of Volvos.
    Mike
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    '83 245 GLT, '92 245DL, '90 760 GLT








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    Front end noises 200 1993

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    posted by  Ryan_R on  Fri Jul 23 04:47 CST 2010
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    You really need to unload the suspension by putting the front end up on stands to inspect bushings/balljoints/etc. Look at each component and jiggle things.

    Nothing to be lubed.

    -Ryan
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    Athens, Ohio
    1987 245 DL 324k, Dog-mobile, E-codes
    1990 245 DL 137k M47, E-codes, GT Sways/Braces, Dracos, A-cam
    1990 744GLE 189K 16-valve project
    1991 745 GL 304k, Regina, 23/21mm Turbo Sway Bars








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    Front end noises 200 1993

    posted by  HUMBO on  Fri Jul 23 02:49 CST 2010
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    I would suspect lower control arm bushings. How old are they and do they show evidence of cracking, etc? Also, there are four large bolts that fasten the front body to the sub frame. Check and re-torque them. How old are the front struts? And the upper strut mounts? All of these things could be causing the noises. I've just gone through it all with my '81 245. The noises were all from the control arm bushings.







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