Author Topic: Problem: A noise (Read 2730 times)

bigbody · « **on:** August 17, 2008, 10:55:32 PM »

When accelerating in either first or second gear there is a noise on the right side of the car near the front wheel. It sounds like a rapid vibration/clicking sound and it only happens between ~1000 and 3000 rpms. The sound gets worse if I accelerate rapidly and it almost unnoticeable if I am creeping along. What do you guys think? Thank you all in advance.

AcSchnitzer318is · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:10:55 AM »

Clicking or raspy exhaust sound? Sounds like an exhaust leak, but I've heard ticks like you describe from having a big nail/screw in your tire as well.

bigbody · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:33:41 AM »

it's definitely coming from the body or suspension in the front right side. Maybe a squeaky/clicky noise would be a better description for the sound.

EN318isPDX · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:05:25 PM »

Quote from: bigbody;55066

it's definitely coming from the body or suspension in the front right side. Maybe a squeaky/clicky noise would be a better description for the sound.

I'd check into your tire/rim, i agree with the nail in the tire. I've had a tick tick tick noise and it was a fatty nail in my tire. If its not that then you may need a wheel bearing

bigbody · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:08:21 PM »

I think the wheel bearing diagnosis is right. You guys know what I should expect to pay? Any other work that should be done while the bearing is getting replaced? How urgent is it that I replace the bearing?

xwill112x · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2008, 09:48:35 PM »

same problem here..exept mines more of a grinding click when i hit the brakes hard...