On my 84 GSL-SE... I'm getting this popping/rattling sound when hitting even the smallest bumps. I crawled underneath and nothing seems to be loose or disconnected. It sounds like it's coming from the front passengerside... possible around the tranny. Does anyone have any ideas where I really need to start? Thanks in advance.

Time Wolfe

 

If it's doing it even on tiny bumps, suspect the brake calipers. Maybe the location of the sound is deceiving.

Kerry

 

Its the idler arm.

Just guess how I know that =]

Good Luck!

 

Thanks guys...
I went over everything...and yes...I believe it is the idler arm. At a closer view... it looks like the bushing is shot. Would it be best to replace the bushing only, or should I replace the whole idler arm? The other side looks fair, but I think it might be a smart idea to replace them both. Next question: Where and what is the best replacement on the market? Any ideas? Once again thanks for the input.

Time Wolfe

 

hey

Victoria British sells ENERGY polyurasomething(forget what their called) bushings that are the *best* bushing for our cars.

They give away free catalogs if you dont have one @
www.victoriabritish.com

 

Acuspeed gave me the following link http://www.suspension.com/mazda.htm the other day on my post https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=19238

There prices are a bit better than VB, although VB is where I got all my bushings this spring. Makes a huge difference!

 

Hey... thanks guys. The info was great. While I'm down underneath my "7"... is there anything else I should look at? In other words... I guess I should just go ahead and replace ALL my bushings. Do you guys have any tips on shock & spring replacements? How about swaybars?