Two questions

I have a 97 accord with 49k miles on it

1- A sound like a spring is getting pressed and released (what is that sound
called?) is produced from rear right corner of the car whenever it hits a
bump. I did try the old fashioned shock test and the car doesnt keep on
bouncing after I press the rear corner and release it. So can you think of a
reason?

2- When I put the car into drive from park or neutral, it seems that the
engine moves a bit(the car jerks very slightly) and there is a tiny bit of
lag before the power starts going to the tires or so it seems? Is it that 97
accords are made that way or is there something wrong with the tranny? or is
it just me

Thanks,
Wajahat

 

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Because of your vehicles age you should do a drain-n-fill of the tranny
fluid anyhow, just be sure to use Honda Z1 ATF. The delay you describe
is fairly normal. DO NOT let anybody 'power flush' it. SEARCH for the
procedure.

The noise you hear may be a worn out sway bar link, but doubtful at your
mileage. Look at www.slhondaparts.com to see that part. You could just
try spraying some silicone (or white lithium grease) on the sway bar
bushings.

'Curly'

 

silicone, not lithium. the latter is petroleum based and it rots the
rubber.

 

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Thanks for that good point. I guess silicone grease (like Syl-Glide
would be good though).

'Curly'

 

my experience with sylglide in this application was abysmal. seriously.
molykote33 is a "real" silicone and works well on bushings.

 

Thank you ppl for your replies. I have a question if I want to check myself
that the sway bar is ok or not what should I do? (I dont know much about
cars ). Should I take it to a mechanic to have it checked or is there a
quick test that I can do on my own? Some time back the same sort of noise
was also coming from the steering but for some odd reason it disappeared
after the front brake change.

Thanks,
Wajahat