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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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From: Middleboro, MA
Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Popping noise/feel

from the front end, when i push down on the fender itll pop and u can feel it pop through the car ( happens while driving 2)

i was thinking bad wheel bearings? Or strut tower bearings?



any insight is appreciated
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Re: Popping noise/feel

I'd take a look at the strut tower bearings.

Lon
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Car: 83 z28
Engine: boat anchor 305 (ex CFI)
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 bolt
Re: Popping noise/feel

Sounds like a ball joint. Paid less than 20 per side. The pain is the install, they have to be pressed in by a shop, unless you have a massive c-clamp and the strength of 5 men.


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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Re: Popping noise/feel

/sigh i was afraid of a ball joint ( was trying to tell myself it wasnt one lol)

ill check out the strut tower too... hopefully.... thats it
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Re: Popping noise/feel

I have a question I have an 1989 Camaro RS I just bought like a month ago it sat in this guys yard for 8 years anyway I am starting to restore it I recently just put new everything brakes wise around it including new wheel bearings and brake lines also. Well it pulls to the left when I hit the brakes hard if I ease into it it doesnt pull. If I rolll slowly and slam on the brake I hear a popping sound on that side but not everytime. Any ideas was thinking maybe PROPORTIONARY VALUE any suggestions would be greatful
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Re: Popping noise/feel

just an update guys, i jacked it up and pryed it up and down.. alot of play in the drivers side, passenger is fine so i guess im getting myself one balljoint!
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