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Posted by: geniusanthony Aug 25 2007, 10:44 AM

okay my front end makes a noise randomly while driving. the noise stops when i tap the brakes. also stops when turning left slightly. when turning right it gets louder. there is a slight vibration attached to the sound. anyone got some ideas??

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 25 2007, 10:50 AM

QUOTE(geniusanthony @ Aug 25 2007, 09:44 AM)

okay my front end makes a noise randomly while driving. the noise stops when i tap the brakes. also stops when turning left slightly. when turning right it gets louder. there is a slight vibration attached to the sound. anyone got some ideas??

Dry wheel bearings?????

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 25 2007, 02:55 PM

jack up the car and give the wheels a good shake. if the bearings are snug spin each tire and listen for odd sounds.

k

Posted by: BahnBrenner914 Aug 25 2007, 07:15 PM

The front end is all aligned right? No need to be hunting for other problems if the basics arent taken care of.

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 26 2007, 08:24 AM

wrong, sorry. alignment is AFTER ensuring all the front items are correct. aligning PRIOR to is a waste of time and a bunch of money.

k

Posted by: geniusanthony Aug 27 2007, 07:22 PM

new info, its only starts making noise after I have been driving, so only after moving parts start moving...

Posted by: Root_Werks Aug 27 2007, 11:31 PM

Your wheel bearings are at the least out of adjustment. Check 'em and set them right. As your brakes warm up, they will try to grab when you turn certain directions.

Someone already said it, get the front end up in the air with the wheels still on tight. Use that and see if you can get any movement grabbing from the top and bottom of the wheels. If none of that works, light the car on fire and go buy a Honda.

Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Aug 28 2007, 12:42 AM

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Aug 27 2007, 10:31 PM)