imported_Julie R

I have a 1998 Honda Civic that sat undriven (except for spins around the block) for several years. Last year when it started being driven regularly again, it started making a clunking noise when I went over small bumps or dips. The noise is clearly coming from the front right end of the car. I took it to a shop and they told me they "greased it up" and the noise went away. Now the noise is back. The Honda dealership said they couldn't hear anything, although I am positive it's there since I turn left and go over a dip several times a day to get to my house and always hear it. Is there a safety concern that I need to be aware of or should I just take it back to the neighborhood garage and have it greased up again?

Ironsharpener

Sounds like you need a new CV joint to me. If you don't replace the CV joint it will get progressively worse. The classic sign of a bad CV joint is a CONSTANT "ticking" or as you say "clunking" as you drive. The sound may get louder or even decrease only as you turn corners.A bad CV joint can be potentially dangerous while driving since it is there to stablize each wheel. Each side has a CV joint. The worst case scenario is that without that stabilization, your wheel will eventually start to wobble and DISPLACE while driving. Not good. Dangerous.

one love

i had the same problen with a 1996 civic....it turned out to be the axel was going bad ( it was expensive to replace too ).i also agree with the person above!