Bad Strut Bushing on Malibu ?

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Tera News - 20 Jun 2004 17:28 GMT

I have this Popping noise coming from the front of the car when I brake and
the dealer says its a Strut Bushing that needs to be replaced. Anyone ever
have this go bad or hear of this problem before? BTW its on a 97 Malibu.

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lazyfox - 22 Jun 2004 03:56 GMT

Yeah there's a few TSBS (98733210) on it. I had mine replaced (front and
rear) back in 98. They did it under warranty back then. Go to the nhtsa
site.

LF

> I have this Popping noise coming from the front of the car when I brake and
> the dealer says its a Strut Bushing that needs to be replaced. Anyone ever
> have this go bad or hear of this problem before? BTW its on a 97 Malibu.

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Tera News - 22 Jun 2004 04:59 GMT

Thanks for the info. They want around $400.00 to replace these but I'm
wondering if its worth it. They claim it won't harm anything if I don't have
it done but the noise is annoying.

> Yeah there's a few TSBS (98733210) on it. I had mine replaced (front and
> rear) back in 98. They did it under warranty back then. Go to the nhtsa
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>> ever
>> have this go bad or hear of this problem before? BTW its on a 97 Malibu.

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lazyfox - 23 Jun 2004 00:30 GMT

I wouldn't get it done unless there's a saftey issue. Save your money for
the other things that might break, like water pump, wheel bearings, rotors,
control arms, A/C...

But the engine has been good (4 cyl anyway).

LF

> Thanks for the info. They want around $400.00 to replace these but I'm
> wondering if its worth it. They claim it won't harm anything if I don't have
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> >> ever
> >> have this go bad or hear of this problem before? BTW its on a 97 Malibu.

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Tera News - 23 Jun 2004 03:24 GMT

hehe, I've already had the water pump done, ac control panel, and rotors
replaced twice plus numerous other things. The basic 4 cylinder engine has
been good though even though I've only got 66K miles on it. Other than this
popping noise and some creaking noises, the cars in good shape! I agree with
you though that it seems like a waste of money since it really doesn't do
anything except reduce the irritating noise.

>I wouldn't get it done unless there's a saftey issue. Save your money for
> the other things that might break, like water pump, wheel bearings,
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>> >> have this go bad or hear of this problem before? BTW its on a 97
> Malibu.

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WPG - 25 Jun 2004 13:43 GMT

I sprayed silicone down into the hole at the top of the strut mount inside
the engine compartment. I sprayed liberally until the space filled up
slightly with silicone (it eventually spread down inside). This eliminated
the squeak/popping noise on mine. It irritated the hell out of me before.
Now there is no noise at all.

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