'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> trestonklease@yahoo.com wrote:
> >
> > I bought a 1999 CRV <SNIP>
> > And lastly, this thing has so many clunks and bangs from the
> > suspension, it's very irritating. The dealer says they found nothing
> > abnormal and according to the work order "found no abnormal noises,
> > sounds like similar vehicles. What???? Honda engineered and built a
> > vehicle that sounds like this on purpose? They said the bushing are
> > good. Any suggestions on that?
> >
> > TIA.
>
> Do a google (or eBay) search for rear stabilizer links. You can get two
> for the price of one on eBay. The get very noisy when going over bumps.
> Clack clack. For the road test your dealer sent a mechanic who wears no
> hearing protection while using air tools. Find a bumpy dirt road and get
> your helper to (carefully) hang out the tailgate or door to see where
> it's coming from. You're supposed to be able to get them off with a
> 14?mm wrench and a 5mm allen wrench, but you should have a nut-splitter
> at the ready to cut the frustration level down. :-)
>
> 'Curly'

Thanks for that bit of info. I'll get my wife to drive it tomorrow
while I hang out back and listen.