popping noise

jinx6570 · 02-07-2003, 10:17 PM

There's a "popping" noise coming from the left rear of my 97 GT. First I found the shock was leaking and replaced it as well as the spring rubber. I thought that would fix it but unfortunately not. I looked at it again and again and can't see anything physically wrong. It only happens when you first move the car forward or in reverse. It's driving me crazy- any thoughts would help!!!!

-viscid-01-GT- · 02-08-2003, 03:27 AM

Check your trans.- that would be my guess. Give yor car a good look, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight, and that they are there.

stangt00 · 02-09-2003, 08:37 AM

A friend of mine (yes, I do have a few) said that there is a torque box in which the rear suspension connects to which may be the problem. I'm not sure how you would check it but look closely at your rear suspension. There is also a bracket that supports the rear end which may be loose. Hopefully all you find is some loose hardware and not some worn holes.

02-07-2003, 10:17 PM	#1
jinx6570 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock AFB Posts: 24	popping noise There's a "popping" noise coming from the left rear of my 97 GT. First I found the shock was leaking and replaced it as well as the spring rubber. I thought that would fix it but unfortunately not. I looked at it again and again and can't see anything physically wrong. It only happens when you first move the car forward or in reverse. It's driving me crazy- any thoughts would help!!!!

02-09-2003, 08:37 AM	#3
stangt00 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 143	A friend of mine (yes, I do have a few) said that there is a torque box in which the rear suspension connects to which may be the problem. I'm not sure how you would check it but look closely at your rear suspension. There is also a bracket that supports the rear end which may be loose. Hopefully all you find is some loose hardware and not some worn holes. __________________ 2000 GT 80mm Pro-M mass air, 24lb injectors, 75mm BBK T/B, K&N Filter Cold Air, 1/2" Phenolic intake spacer, Underdrive Pulleys, Dyno Tuned Autologic Chip, FMS Shorty Headers, Mac Prochamber 2 1/2" Off Road H pipe, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, Steeda lowering springs. Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw shifter, Steeda Power slot rotors w/ Hawk Pro pads, 3.73 FRP Gears. Headwork and Comp cams install in progress.

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02-08-2003, 03:27 AM	#2
-viscid-01-GT- Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California Posts: 14	Check your trans.- that would be my guess. Give yor car a good look, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight, and that they are there.