HELP: Civic "thump-thump-thump" from left rear

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Aug 5, 2003 | 11:12 AM

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Re: HELP: Civic "thump-thump-thump" from left rear

tread separation?

"Harry" <rotatun@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> JW,
>
> I have heard similar noises in the past.
>
> When it comes to location, I have been confused by the "echo" effect
> in small unit body and similar construction.
>
> If you think that this might be the case try listening for the noise
> while turning in foward or reverse at low speed in an empty parking
> lot, (driving in circles).
>
> I ended up identifying a failing front wheel drive steering joint in
> three cases,(different cars). The noise, (and some $), disappeared on
> replacement or relubricatiob with new boot covers, in all cases.
>
> H.
>
>
>
>
> J.W. <wilsonSPAMAWAYjeff72@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<v8ioivkgdesrd0b3djfns63hrjk43n4nn3@4ax.com>. ..
> > Hi,
> >
> > My 1993 Civic has recently developed a "thump-thump-thump..." sound in
> > the rear left corner. It seems like one thump per wheel revolution.
> > It is more noticable at low speeds... once going fast enough you can't
> > hear it at all.
> >
> > I have checked tire pressure but that's about it. Also, no flat spots
> > on tire.
> >
> > Anybody have ideas on what this might be? Anybody ever have a similar
> > sound?
> >
> > Jeff
> >
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