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Re: Mystery bang

To: mclothier@earthlink.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Mystery bang
From: BERKEN@aol.com
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:36:24 EST
In a message dated 03/03/2000 7:00:02 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
mclothier@earthlink.net writes:

<< During the past few days I have heard a metallic bang coming from the
 front of my 70 1600. It usually happens at slow speed while in a curve
 or around a corner. It might also be my imagination, but the steering
 seems a little sloppy. I would be thankful for any wisdom on what I need
 to check. Thanks.
 Mike Clothier
 Norco, Ca.
 70 1600
 68 1600
 
  >>
Mike,

Check the bolts that attach the control arms to the frame, especially the 
upper ones. I had a similar problem several years ago, after having the car 
aligned. The mechanic (?) hadn't tightened them tight enough.

Joseph 
70 1600
Warren Me

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