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Originally Posted by tommyraym
What might it look like when it does give? I ask because I can't imagine anything that doesn't result in a catastrophic wreck.
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That's a bit difficult to answer because different cars have different strengths and weaknesses; and I've never owned a Sentra. I'd watch for the doors (especially rear) to become difficult to open and close. Also watch for uneven tire wear (assuming that the car was properly aligned to begin with).
Something else to keep an eye on - the strut towers in cars like this are also very susceptible to rust. If you have the rear tires off, use a shop light and look up into the wheel wells where the shock absorbers mount. Look for rust around the upper plates and any seams along the sides of the towers. You can also check these from inside the trunk if you take out the fiber panels on the sides. In my opinion, shock tower rust-thru is probably more serious than rust in the rocker panel area because a failed shock tower can allow one side of the rear suspension to collapse suddenly, which could result in loss of control. A 'little' rust in those areas shouldn't incite fear but, if they're rusted thru, I'd be worried!
In any case, good luck with keeping your Sentra rolling!
DB