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98 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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Have an '01 LS V8 with 95k on it. When the car (and the suspension) is cold, I get a loud thud when driving over bumps. When the car is warmed up, the noise magically goes away. That's how I explained it to the dealer, and after reading previous posts on the board, I asked them to check & replace the bushings. Well, the prognosis was wrong, they're saying the ball joints are about shot, and were gracious enough to quote above $1500 to do the work. But the tire wear is ok, there's no shimmy in the steering, and everything else seems ok. Have others with this many miles run into the same? If I still lived in the pothole ridden Northeast I might agree, but Atlanta roads are much better. Any thoughts / input appreciated, thanks. |
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Replying to: p3ga (Jan 03, 2006 2:45 pm) |
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Replying to: p3ga (Jan 03, 2006 2:45 pm) I had assumed all along it was the bushings, and it was. The parts are about $35 & it takes an hour or two to do (mine's a 6 -- the V8 may or may not be different). The dealer should be able to do these very quickly -- they get a lot of practice, and they're certainly done with the learning curve. My son & I had to figure some stuff out along the way and, even at that, it didn't take all that long. I'd have the bushings done first. If the problem goes away, you're finished. If not, spend the rest of the money -- it's not one of these deals where "you're in there already, so let's do this too." They're entirely separate jobs, except for maybe taking off the bottom plastic shield. Oh, and I'd certainly find another dealer -- these guys sound like ripoff artists (what! a crooked car dealer! Imagine!!). At least ask them how many hours they're going to charge for the bushing job & what the parts cost. It wouldn't hurt to get bids over the phone from as many dealers in your area as you're interested in contacting. I'm guessing you'll get out of this for a couple, three hundred dollars and the noise will go away.
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Replying to: p3ga (Jan 03, 2006 2:45 pm) |
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I just purchased a 2004 ls(9000 miles) and noticed that when travelling on the highway there is an odd vibration that i feel in the gas pedal. If I switch to D4 vs D5 overdrive it seems to go away. The endine is not running rough and other than the pedal vibration, the ride is smooth enough. Has anybody experienced this or have a suggestion as to what may be causing it? Thanks for the help.
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Replying to: 40ric (Jul 17, 2006 3:18 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Jul 17, 2006 4:59 pm) |
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2002 LINCOLN LSE_GRIN(90k) WHEN I DRIVE OVER SMALL BUMPS, IT MAKES THIS THUMPING SOUND OVER AND OVER AGAIN .THIS NOISE IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! AND WHEN I TRY TO SELECT D4 IT DOESNT CHANGE BUT IF I SELECT D3 IT CHANGES TO D3. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD DO.
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Replying to: lse_grinboy (Nov 15, 2006 10:58 am) The clunk is probably the sway bar bushings. Not sure about the shifter. What makes you think it isn't engaging D4?
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