Baron, I've had a problem with my 97 and after reading your post I thought you might be the guy to relate my problem to.
Two days after having my struts and shocks replace I started to hear a clunking noise especiall on uphill slow speed turns.
I had the struts rechecked and they thought everything was ok.
Another symptom that has been a problem is that the car will occasionally shudder violently when slowing down from a very high speed. I changed the front rotors and that helped and I'm about to change the backs but I'm not sure if they are related but I'm begining to think that the entire front end, including the motor may be shifting around when a load is exerted on it. Other that that the car rides smooth and has no vibration at 75 mph.
My local dealer said he thought it was my slightly leaking rack and pinion which he would be happy to replace for $1400. I asked if he would guarantee that it would fix the problem and of course he declined. Sure, I want to spend that kind of money so he can TRY IT!!!!!
Any thoughts?
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