RE: Front suspension clunk

[Simon Body <body@domain.elided>]

Dear Ev (I hope this is the correct name/abbreviation)

Thank you for the reply. I had the engine and transmission mounts changed 
12 months (2000 miles) ago. I also had a sump guard put on the same time. I 
guess it's possible the steering is hitting the sump guard.
I will get underneath in the next day or so and have a look around with 
this in mind and get back to you.
Many thanks.

Simon




At 02:38 PM 9/2/2002, Ev-Arch1 wrote:

> Check engine mounts; yes engine mounts. Sagging mounts lower the engine so
> the steering arms at full lock, particularly full right lock, can contact
> the oil sump. With the power steering, the additional load can be felt with
> the pump and the contact can be felt through the steering wheel.
> Best to examine on a rack by turning the wheels to full lock. Replace engine
> mounts; short term: adjust steering arms to limit amount of lock....happened
> to me
> ev, 94 ce,alfalfa
>
> >>>>>
> Greetings
>
> My 91 Spider has developed a clunk/bang in the right front suspension when
> doing low speed nearly full lock turns. I've looked under there and can't
> see any thing obvious. At all other speeds everything seems OK; no
> vibration or steering looseness etc.
> Suggestions would be gratefully accepted.
> Regards
>
> Simon Body
> <<<<<
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