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1997 Cadillac Eldorado Base 2dr Coupe

1997 Cadillac Eldorado
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Mid-Size
17 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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February 11, 2013, 3:42 pm

Kevin W
 

Question: A rattle on the outside

There is a rattle that sounds like it is on the passenger side and can't pinpoint where IE: Front, Midsection, or rear. I can say its bumps in the road and going pretty slow (1-45MPH.) It does seem to be the "loudest" at around 30MPH? It's not a high pitch type rattle. It kind of sounds like if you tap your fingers on a heavy piece of wood quickly, but a lot more amplified of coarse. At highway speeds it disapears.

Any ideas?




February 19, 2013, 11:24 am

Elizabeth K
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That could be upper strut mounts, or sway bar bushings/links. Here's a thread with some chatter on the topic:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5063045_change-fuel-pump-ford-windstar.html


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