I have an 85 Z28 with T-Tops. She's got 192 000 miles on her with an LG4 305 and a non WC T5.

When I put some pressure on the brakes and/ or make a sharp turn (in a parking lot, merge ramp, ect. Not beating on her) I hear several loud pops coming from the front right of the car.

I understand that the T Top cars are structurally weaker, but I do not know if the sound is flex or what not.

Please help!

Thanks,

Joey

 

i am assume that the "pop" you are describing sounds like suspension parts shifting. if that is what it seems like and it is non-engine related (as you described), i would post something similar on the suspension board.

i would replace ball joints and related steering parts and/or bushings.

check the stickey at the top of the suspension board titled something along the lines of "Front end suspension spreadsheet."

 

Check your stablizer bar end links. They are notorious for breaking then the two ends rub together and make alot of noise.

 

Check the top strut mount as well.

 

My car recently was doing that and it ended up being the tie rod..

 

torque arm bushing, my car was making a loud pop, then i put a new one in and fixed her up