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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Cluncking noise

Ok, let me first mention that I have a stock suspension setup, and axles were changed ~2 years ago.

There's a cluncking noise when I accelerate from a stopping position. Like from a stop light or stop sign, that's when it only happens. It doesn't occur all the times, but very often. It sounds like it's coming from the front passenger wheel. I can feel it under my feet when it happens. I've been under the car and I can't find anything that's making the noise - very annoying. It's been happening for a few months, very slowly getting a little more often now. Any ideas?
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Oh, and another thing: is it normal for water to come down on the passenger side feet after running AC on for a long time? Condensation I guess? Never noticed it before. I usually don't run AC, but we were driving for about an hour so I had it on the whole time.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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Could be a CV joint problem.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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have you checked your engine mounts lately
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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CV joint? Maybe...I don't know much about that though.

Would engine mounts make a noise at acceleration?

Any ideas about the AC problem though? Water coming down on the passenger feet area...
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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You shouldn't have water coming down . . . is it clean water or some AF? May be leaking from heater box. Condensation possible, but it shouldn't come into pass area. Maybe just a loose gasket where plumbing comes thru firewall. I haven't had that side apart, but you could look under dash with a trouble lite at the firewall . . . see if there's lite shining thru under dash.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by aznstormin
CV joint? Maybe...I don't know much about that though.

Would engine mounts make a noise at acceleration?
YEAH!!! YOu'll hear the entire engine shift when eccelerating, cus the engine mounting is worn out. theres 3 mounts altogether. Picture the sound of a horse kickin the crap out of your car as u take off.

I have this current problem of .When changing from reverse to drive quickly, Ill hear a clunk. I am told that thats my stock control arm. Im changin all of the control arm and connections. Inner Outer Tie rod, bushings, ball joints, and sway bars. Its about that time anyway all is stock with my 108k 1995 max.

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Im a nu-b so dont really take my advice .
Originally Posted by aznstormin
Any ideas about the AC problem though? Water coming down on the passenger feet area...
Somethings goin on the the evaporator.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...7_367_full.jpg
check out # 7 in the Pic
Cooled Air condenses in the evaporator while it is being cooled. This water is being led out through the firewall (7.) to engine bay via the rubber nozzle:
Closeup
pic of that rubber coming out of firewall where water leaks
pics are from here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/7
Hpe that helped.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by aznstormin
CV joint? Maybe...I don't know much about that though.

Would engine mounts make a noise at acceleration?

Any ideas about the AC problem though? Water coming down on the passenger feet area...

CV joint: you would hear it more pronounced when turning.
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