Last summer I purchased my 1994 Corolla base model for 800.00 with 260k miles. It has been a great car for me except for a few minor issues that I want to try and fix.
First is a "swaying" from left to right on highway speeds, but only if you are new to the car. I doesn't do it for me anymore but anyone stepping into the car for the first time will notice the sway. Something I should be worried about?
Second is a mild shake that hits 50-55 MPH and then goes away. My rear tires are pretty bad but the fronts are good. Do you guys think they might be the problem? It does it in both 4th and 5th gear by the way.
I also know the CV joints are bad. They click pretty loudly when turning left or right. Both boots are torn and were that way when I bought it. Is this something I should be worried about?
Lastly the rear drivers side suspension makes a sort of "thumping" whenever you hit a bump. Any ideas?
CV's could be causing the vibration. I would replace them first since you know they are bad. Also check your ball joints and tie rod ends. Shocks could also be worn which will normally cause alot of bounce. But can also be the cause of the swaying
Maybe too late to save the drive axles since you said the boots were torn when you bought the car and you have been driving around since then. Get them checked ASAP before you are driving down the road and they fail.
CV's could be causing the vibration. I would replace them first since you know they are bad. Also check your ball joints and tie rod ends. Shocks could also be worn which will normally cause alot of bounce. But can also be the cause of the swaying
I need to do a bounce test and also check for leakage. I haven't had a look at the ball joints but I will. It's too damn cold right now though.
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Originally Posted by zythr
Maybe too late to save the drive axles since you said the boots were torn when you bought the car and you have been driving around since then. Get them checked ASAP before you are driving down the road and they fail.
I don't know for how long they have been torn, but I have been told that as long as I keep them greased they will last a long time. Can I just by new CV's or do I have to get all new axles?
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Originally Posted by fredricktflail
I'd worry about the swaying back and forth, the shakeing is probley tires. And the C.V's need to be replaced also.
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Originally Posted by speedy25
Giggles- You have all those things you KNOW are wrong! Fix them! We dont want you to make headline news with a car crash.
-SP
I know I need to get to work on it, I just lack the money to get the parts.
Somebody screwed you over. Once the boots are torn, where there is a hole,dirt, water, grit, can get inside and start wearing down the axles. You'll probably have to have the axles checked to see if they're not damaged. If they are and you want to keep this car, you'll need to replace them.
Somebody screwed you over. Once the boots are torn, where there is a hole,dirt, water, grit, can get inside and start wearing down the axles. You'll probably have to have the axles checked to see if they're not damaged. If they are and you want to keep this car, you'll need to replace them.
It wasn't the people who sold me the car who said that. How do they fail? Lock up?
In a way, water, dirt, etc can get into the boot and damage the CV Joints. When the joints get damaged enough, they will "freeze" and you won't be able to move the car. If you're lucky it would not happen when you're trying to make a turn, or else you would lose steering control. By the way, I happen to have a service manual for the years (Haynes 93-96 Corolla/Prizm models), and it recommends if the boots are torn, have them repaired/replaced. By the way, it does involve some labor, hence why whoever you bought the car from sold it to you with the torn boots also, replacing the boots is a lot less expensive then getting new CV joint(s) or axles.
If u do replace the axles, its a good idea to replace the axle seals on both sides of the transmission. Thumping noise on the rear suspension can be the strut mounting plate or strut assembly and can also make a rattle noise when hitting bumps. Btw. What part of Missouri are u from and do u have any pics of the car?
In a way, water, dirt, etc can get into the boot and damage the CV Joints. When the joints get damaged enough, they will "freeze" and you won't be able to move the car. If you're lucky it would not happen when you're trying to make a turn, or else you would lose steering control. By the way, I happen to have a service manual for the years (Haynes 93-96 Corolla/Prizm models), and it recommends if the boots are torn, have them repaired/replaced. By the way, it does involve some labor, hence why whoever you bought the car from sold it to you with the torn boots also, replacing the boots is a lot less expensive then getting new CV joint(s) or axles.
That's what I figured. Thanks for you help.
I gave the front end of my car a complete once-over today and everything seemed good except the CV joints. There was no ball joint play and the outer tie-rods were nice and tight. Brakes still have good life left also. I did the bounce test on the shocks and the front didn't bounce at all but the rear bounced twice before settling. The shocks weren't leaking in the front.
I have a quick question. I found just the outer joints on Ebay, but it says it doesn't fit a 94. Did they change or are they the same and I can just put these on?
If u do replace the axles, its a good idea to replace the axle seals on both sides of the transmission. Thumping noise on the rear suspension can be the strut mounting plate or strut assembly and can also make a rattle noise when hitting bumps. Btw. What part of Missouri are u from and do u have any pics of the car?
I will look into that if I go that route.
I'm located in SW MO about an hour north of Springfield. I don't have any pics of the car but it's nothing special. Base model blue 1.6l. What do you need them for?
You're welcome. The Corolla was redesigned for 1993. It was a much different car than the 84-92 models. It was restyled, like most of Toyota's products at the time along the lines of the Lexus.
You're welcome. The Corolla was redesigned for 1993. It was a much different car than the 84-92 models. It was restyled, like most of Toyota's products at the time along the lines of the Lexus.
Do you have any idea where I would be able to find just the joints for mine or is that possible at all?
I'm located in SW MO about an hour north of Springfield. I don't have any pics of the car but it's nothing special. Base model blue 1.6l. What do you need them for?
I don't need pics for any reason. We all just like to see pics of every members car in this forum. I used to have a similar '94 corolla (it was Red in color). Miss that car, I wish I haven't sold it ...
...so u found the problem at least (CV joints). Like I said before, replace both axles and both axle seals on the tranny to save u trouble in the future.
I don't need pics for any reason. We all just like to see pics of every members car in this forum. I used to have a similar '94 corolla (it was Red in color). Miss that car, I wish I haven't sold it ...
...so u found the problem at least (CV joints). Like I said before, replace both axles and both axle seals on the tranny to save u trouble in the future.
I see, it's nothing special. I don't have any hubcaps right now and it has some body damage on the drivers rear door and fender that somebody spray painted to prevent rust I guess.
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