Rear Wheels spind and make bad noise???

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no1_jazz

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Rear Wheels spind and make bad noise???
« on: November 14, 2007, 08:18:29 AM »
Hi Guys, Its kinda hard to explain but ill try my best rite.......

When i drive my car forward or even backards the as the rear wheels spin round it seems to make a sound which i can close to describe to a gun being fired but with no bullet in there its like a pop sound but dont knwo what it could be, some have said it could be the prop centre bearings now weather that is rite i dont knwo.

I mean the worst thing is i aint even got it checked up professionally because i cant even drive the car because after hearing the sound it makes you personally would just leve it there and work on it as where it is.

Has anyone come accross this problem or dose anyone knwo anyone who has had this problem and got it resloved.

any and every lil help will be much ppreciated

Cheers Jazz

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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2007, 03:50:23 PM »
Jack it up and put it on stands. Spin the wheels and shake stuff. It could be anything from the driveshaft to the rear wheels.

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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2007, 07:25:27 PM »
Thanks D.Clay i will try this later on today as i will have about an hour to myself. i will let you know how i get along.

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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2007, 08:49:31 PM »
Bad wheel bearings can do this, but they generally make a grinding noise. Good luck!

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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2007, 03:22:39 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2007, 03:27:28 PM »
Hi guy's,

I have tried it and no success. I personally think it’s the rubber doughnut which is warn. Does anyone know how much they are? and where is the best place to get them from? Lastly how hard or easy is it to replace?

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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2007, 02:00:59 AM »
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Hi guy's,

I have tried it and no success. I personally think it’s the rubber doughnut which is warn. Does anyone know how much they are? and where is the best place to get them from? Lastly how hard or easy is it to replace?

Cheers Jazz


The rubber doughnut or center bearing on the driveshaft or somewhere else? If infact it is the center bearing it is about $70 for the bearing but you must have it pressed on. The shaft is simple to remove and take apart, just take the rear half shaft to a shop and tell them to press it on to the exact spot it was before, if it isn't it will go on you again. Good luck.

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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2007, 11:46:12 AM »
Cheers for that ApocolypseAutoEngineering i will let you guys knwo how i get along wont be anytime soonnow as exams are comming fast but do watch this space.

cheers once again

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Rear Wheels spind and make bad noise???
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2007, 02:27:09 AM »
jeez I hope he's not taking any typing exams

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