Popping noise on turns and reverse

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Shane McBride, Mar 19, 2005.

  1. I hear a popping noise when turning on my 93 Shadow. It feels like it is
    right under the floorboard (under my feet). It sounds like someone takes
    a rubber mallet and taps that area. I looked under the car, there does
    not seem to be much there. It's too cold to really dig into this.

    Any ideas?

    Car from hell owner
    Shane
     
    Shane McBride, Mar 19, 2005
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  2. If you roll down the window and listen as you turn, does it get louder?
    Usually popping when turning points to a bad outer CV joint.
    Not really. It's just that you have a mechanic who encourages you to
    randomly replace parts 'cause he's too lazy or incompetent to diagnose
    problems correctly.
     
    Daniel J. Stern, Mar 19, 2005
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  3. Shane McBride

    Comboverfish Guest


    If you hear one pop occasionally, like during moments of suspension
    flex, I would suspect the lower control arm bushings. They may be
    moving in the frame "ears" from worn out serrations or a loose pivot
    bolt, or just have worn out rubber.

    Toyota MDT in MO
     
    Comboverfish, Mar 20, 2005
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  4. Cool, once the weather gets a little better, I tear into it. Thanks so
    much!!!!!

    Shane
     
    Shane McBride, Mar 23, 2005
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