viscous coupler

I've got a 94 Grand Cherokee and have been hearing a thumping noise when turning after driving for a few miles. Took it in to the Jeep dealer, and he says that there is something wrong with the 'viscous coupler' or some such thing. He says that it will run about $1500 to fix the problem, but that it is not a safety issue if I don't want to fix it.

Is this going to keep getting worse and require fixing? I just can't see putting that much more money into this jeep at this point.

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Agreed, but is it possible to change the fluid in this thing? Does it take anti-slip additive?

Luxury cars, expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, even the older ones. :o(

Earle

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Where is the thump coming from? I had several instances where a thump could be felt when turning.. Turned out the U bracket holding the front anti-sway bar was broken. They break right at the 90deg bend. I found it after jacking up the front end and noticing the axle was not sitting even.

Another cause (but usually associated with breaking/accelerating) is loose control arm bolts. Those will make a pop-pop-pop-pop style noise.

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