my suspension is still really bad. i changed the struts last year and the coil springs a couple weeks ago. but the suspension is still bottoming out when i go over a bump. cant even do anything with it on the freeway becase the front starts to move up and down and i scrape the body on the road. what can be wrong? (1992 Toyota Celica GT. ---4 cyl. 2.2L)
What can be wrong?
has the car been fitted with original manufactured parts (OEM), or aftermarket performance parts? has it lowerd? a pro should look at it either way.
What can be wrong?
Sounds like wrong struts or springs to me, get it back to the shop that did the work and explain what is going on. They should fix it for free, good luck.
Hopefuly you installed New parts. I have seen folks who will use old parts.
With struts and new springs I would wonder if your drag link and other steering components up front are giving up.
Has your car been in any major accidents. It could be your chassis is flexing from fatigue due to damadge. If this is the case your best bet is to get out of this car pronto before it hurts you and someone else.
Wish I could extend to you more positive information but this does sound terminal.
jerry
get your strut pots checked to make sure they are tight and correctly holding your struts in position...if they are worn or damaged, it will make a clunking noise when you hit a big pothole or bump...good luck!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
I have a set of lowering springs for my Grand Prix but I cannot find instructions on how to change them. I know the strut has to be removed but I would like to know if there are instructions or if someone could let me know what all is involved.
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
Thats a job for a mechanic shop! You'll end up wearing a coil spring if you try to do it yerself! Those coil springs are under high compression, and will surely be nothing but trouble, unless you have the proper tools and know-how to do the job!
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
My 14 year old son (at the time) tried to change his coil springs, and found out, after many hours of getting out of the %26quot;fix%26quot; he found himself in, that what i had told him was true---Don't try it!--you'll get in big trouble, and have many problems! And, he did! He finally solved his problem.
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
Thats a job for a mechanic shop! You'll end up wearing a coil spring if you try to do it yerself! Those coil springs are under high compression, and will surely be nothing but trouble, unless you have the proper tools and know-how to do the job!
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
My 14 year old son (at the time) tried to change his coil springs, and found out, after many hours of getting out of the %26quot;fix%26quot; he found himself in, that what i had told him was true---Don't try it!--you'll get in big trouble, and have many problems! And, he did! He finally solved his problem.
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After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
1995 ford taurus...i know i need to change my passenger side front strut....had an oil change a few days ago...yet still i get this happening....off of highway and oil light blinks as as i slow down to 5mph and stop.....then when i am parking as i turn wheels oil light turns red...what could this be? after it cools down its good as new
After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
The only way to know for sure if your oil pressure is truly too low as is being indicated by the red dash oil light is to have a shop hook up a professional oil pressure gauge directly to your engine and measure the oil pressure at hot engine idle when it's the lowest. It should be at least 12 psi. If not, you might need a new oil pump. Of course your hoping it's a faulty oil pressure sensor which is a low cost repair to replace while your at the shop.
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After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
Definately Gremlins im afraid.
low oil. eletrical short on oil light.low oil pressure.wrong oil grade.???
not enough oil is in your crankcase...check your oil... The viscosity of your oil gets thinner when it's hot and at an idle it drops slightly below safe oil pressure...when your turning your adding enough stress to your engine that it sends a low pressure light...
have this checked out as continuous low pressure can cause premature engine failure...
The reason it seems good as new when it's cold is the oil starts out thicker, but becomes thinner as it gets hot...
This whole problem may be it just is short some oil....
After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
The only way to know for sure if your oil pressure is truly too low as is being indicated by the red dash oil light is to have a shop hook up a professional oil pressure gauge directly to your engine and measure the oil pressure at hot engine idle when it's the lowest. It should be at least 12 psi. If not, you might need a new oil pump. Of course your hoping it's a faulty oil pressure sensor which is a low cost repair to replace while your at the shop.
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After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
Definately Gremlins im afraid.
low oil. eletrical short on oil light.low oil pressure.wrong oil grade.???
not enough oil is in your crankcase...check your oil... The viscosity of your oil gets thinner when it's hot and at an idle it drops slightly below safe oil pressure...when your turning your adding enough stress to your engine that it sends a low pressure light...
have this checked out as continuous low pressure can cause premature engine failure...
The reason it seems good as new when it's cold is the oil starts out thicker, but becomes thinner as it gets hot...
This whole problem may be it just is short some oil....
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
REST OF THE PROBLEM...
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid bulkheads in the engine room of a submarine, (a) Calculate the change in temperature of the strut if it absorbs an energy of 3.00 x 10^5j. (b) Calculate the compressional stress in the strut.
The book has an answer of (a) 68.2C and (b) 1.50 x 10^8.
PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE DONE THIS PROBLEM THREE TIME AND STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS ANSWER CAME ABOUT, PLEASE SHOW ME THANK YOU
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
You are missing a piece of information, and that is the specific heat density of the steel, i.e. the joules/m^3/kelvin. With this information, you would simply calculate the volume of steel you have in the beam, then divide the number of joules by the volume and joules*m^3/kelvin and it should give you the degrees change
REST OF THE PROBLEM...
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid bulkheads in the engine room of a submarine, (a) Calculate the change in temperature of the strut if it absorbs an energy of 3.00 x 10^5j. (b) Calculate the compressional stress in the strut.
The book has an answer of (a) 68.2C and (b) 1.50 x 10^8.
PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE DONE THIS PROBLEM THREE TIME AND STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS ANSWER CAME ABOUT, PLEASE SHOW ME THANK YOU
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
You are missing a piece of information, and that is the specific heat density of the steel, i.e. the joules/m^3/kelvin. With this information, you would simply calculate the volume of steel you have in the beam, then divide the number of joules by the volume and joules*m^3/kelvin and it should give you the degrees change
1997 grand am struts?
i just today changed my struts. Before i changed them i had a little pull to the left but now that they have been changed they are pulling a lot more to the right. Is this normal i plan on going to get it aligned tomorrow cause its sunday and no auto shops are open
1997 grand am struts?
You must get it aligned. Anytime you change a component on your suspension (includes tires), you should have your alignment checked. So to answer your question 'is it normal', Yes. Easily fixed, Mostly. Your problem may be caused by some other component you did not know about or missed. 'NOTE' All GM car struts can be adjusted, but it may require cam-bolts, or strut plate adjustment.
1997 grand am struts?
needs an alignmentrow cell chaep web hosts
1997 grand am struts?
You must get it aligned. Anytime you change a component on your suspension (includes tires), you should have your alignment checked. So to answer your question 'is it normal', Yes. Easily fixed, Mostly. Your problem may be caused by some other component you did not know about or missed. 'NOTE' All GM car struts can be adjusted, but it may require cam-bolts, or strut plate adjustment.
1997 grand am struts?
needs an alignment
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
I have a 2003 ford Focus and it makes the noise when I'm driving and at stand still. It's not hard to turn the wheel or anything just the noise. The steering wheel shakes a little but nothing bad. I just changed the spings and struts on my car because of a clunking noise and that went away. But now there's this groaning noise. Any ideas. Thanks
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
also check the wheel bearings. probably not the problem but they are a common ford problem.
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
It's your power steering. Just get some fluid and you'll be fine.
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
also check the wheel bearings. probably not the problem but they are a common ford problem.
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
It's your power steering. Just get some fluid and you'll be fine.
Do you need coil springs when you change to coilover shocks and struts?
I have a 90 Mustang LX and doing my homework before upgrading my suspension. What i want to know is, will i need coil springs when upgradin to coil over shocks and struts?
Do you need coil springs when you change to coilover shocks and struts?
No.
Do you need coil springs when you change to coilover shocks and struts?
No.
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