Ball Joints??? Front end popping/grinding noise when turning.

[BrokenBone]

I have a 88 lxi coupe and when I make a turn or a u-turn I get like a popping/grinding noise when the car accelerates while making the turn. Ive noticed this problem on many older/neglected cars. I was just wondering if anyone might know what the problem is and how much it could cost to fix. Also wondering how long I could possibly go without having to fix the problem but at the same time not causing any other problems to the car

[nswst8]

1st check out the cv axle half shaft, discription is spot on.

[BrokenBone]

Idk what that is... I'm not really a mechanic, this is my first car btw

[Dr_Snooz]

You should probably take it to a shop. Be ready to spend a few hundred dollars when you do.

[nswst8]

If you have a CV specialist shop around your area, I'd expect it to be around $90

[BrokenBone]

If you have a CV specialist shop around your area, I'd expect it to be around $90

I tried searching google maps but nothing came up for cv specialist, I'm from san Diego kinda by la Mesa do you know any shops you can recommend?

[w261w261]

Look up somewhere what a constant-velocity joint is. If that is your problem, you can make them last as long as possible by not putting load on them while the wheel is cranked over. For instance, starting up, give it a little gas,then take your foot off the gas, make the turn, straighten out the wheel, then get back on the gas. Likewise, coast through turns, then only on the gas when you've straightened out.

[Dr_Snooz]

If you have a CV specialist shop around your area, I'd expect it to be around $90

He doesn't even know what a CV joint is. How is he going to do his own labor?

[BrokenBone]

He doesn't even know what a CV joint is. How is he going to do his own labor?

So should I expect labor fees on top of that 90$ he quoted me?

[87roach]

$90??

Tell me about this shop.. that's cheapo. I've got some work for em too haha

[frantik]

all the lovely sound of bad cv joints.. i know it well :nervous: