1997 Buick Skylark front end noise

1997 BUICK SKYLARK
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL KELLUM
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We've got a 1997 Buick Skylark that makes a rubbing noise on the front left side when accellerating up hills.
It will also make the noise at the base of a hill, and when you take off rapidly. Please help
Dec 14, 2008 at 4:50 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Check tire pressures for proper inflation. Sounds like a tire may be rubbing the plastick splash shields in inner fender well when the suspension gives down. Look for any noticeable spots on the black splash shields that look as if something has rubbed against it.
Dec 14, 2008 at 5:02 PM
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