1995 BMW 325 Clacking noise

1995 BMW 325
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Steering problem
1995 BMW 325 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 206K miles

When I reach the speed of 45 and above and turn my wheel slightly to the right, my car goes clack clack clack clack vigorously and the steering wheels shakes too. Im not a mechanic, but I do know how to work on cars. This ones got me.

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Scott
May 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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[quote:da6823d785="Robinsound"]Steering problem
1995 BMW 325 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 206K miles

When I reach the speed of 45 and above and turn my wheel slightly to the right, my car goes clack clack clack clack vigorously and the steering wheels shakes too. Im not a mechanic, but I do know how to work on cars. This ones got me.

Thanks

Scott[/quote:da6823d785]

The first thing to do with any suspension or steering problem is to eliminate tires as the possible source of the problem. If you can't find a good set of tires to change to, then at least rotate them around to see if the problem moves. Your problem sounds like a separated tread to me.

Good Luck,

Dr Loot's Assistant
May 26, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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