1988 Pontiac 6000 strut mounts noisy

Tiny
VALDARMORT
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  • 1988 PONTIAC 6000
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  • FWD
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I hads my front struts replaced and strut mounts. The one on the left makes a ticking sound when you go over bumps and the right one is stiff turning as if it was old and seizing up. These parts are only 6 monthes old. The mount on the right was replaced agian thinking it was defective and still no change. All parts are monroe
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 AT 2:41 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
The ticking could be a cracked spring. Check it where it mounts on the bottom. Also, I'm not sure that the strut would cause a turning problem unless it's really bad. Are you sure the rack and pinion is good. The 80's was a bad time for GM Racks. They would stick / grab due to a bushing problem.

Let me know what you think or if you have any other questions.

Joe
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 11:59 AM

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