Hey all!

On my '78 240D, there is a metallic clacking on turns that SEEMS to be coming from my front end, I think the right hand side. Now I know CV joints can make this noise on FWD cars when they go bad. Is there any common problems on these cars that could cause this?? Bearings?? I haven't jacked it up yet to have a better look but it is bothering me.

Thanks a lot!

usually its cv joints.

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1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.

A front wheel bearing could do it too.

Tom W

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Once again, thank you all for your replies. Is there an easy way to check the CV axles? The boots are intact for the most part. I am leaning towards wheel bearings though. Is jacking up the front end and spinning the tire(s) the only way to check them?

jack the front of the car up and spin them, and then take them and try to do the "wobble" test. For cv-joints raise one side up in the air and spin the tire.

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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself.
George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..)

1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.