mikeshorts Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hello everybody, I'm new to this site and the forums are really a great help. I own a 91' 5 speed 4WD loyale wagon. Having a bit of a problem. I noticed the right front side started clicking during acceleration up to about speeds of 35mph. So I took it to my local shop to have them check the axles and cv boots. They said that everything was solid and the axles were tight, he then recommended taking it to a transmission place to find out what the clicking is. Anyone have any idea? Is the transmission going south on me? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Does the sound change: Under acceleration Under deceleration Change of engine RPM as opposed to road speed Change speed as you change gears Change when you go left or right Change with the clutch depressed Change with the car moving (in neutral) Change in reverse. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshorts Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Does the sound change:Under acceleration Under deceleration Change of engine RPM as opposed to road speed Change speed as you change gears Change when you go left or right Change with the clutch depressed Change with the car moving (in neutral) Change in reverse. nipper Under Acceleration- Yes, definitely, this is where all the clicking happens, starting from about 2000 rpm all the way up until I have to shift Under Deceleration- No, not at all, as soon as I take my foot off the pedal it stops clicking. I noticed it has mainly to do with 1-3rd gears, once I'm on the highway, no sound at all. It seems to go at the speed of the wheel, with the clicking increasing as I increase speed. Seems consistent on both left and right turns When clutch is depressed, it completely stops clicking When car is moving in neutral there is no click at all No sound either when I go in reverse. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 When was the last time hte car had a clutch done, or had the lubricants changed. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshorts Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 When was the last time hte car had a clutch done, or had the lubricants changed. nipper Honestly, I bought the car about four months ago, and I really have no history of the car.... so I'm not sure when all this was last changed, if ever. The clutch or lubricants have not been changed since I bought it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Sound like the throw out bearing? but then you might still hear it in neutral. otherwise I'm thinking differential side bearing/s? Pinion shaft bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Could it also be his axle(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 can you give us a feel for the rythem of the clicking. Once every wheel revolution or more? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshorts Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 can you give us a feel for the rythem of the clicking. Once every wheel revolution or more? nipper It sounds like the clicking is in sync with the speed of the wheel or axle... as I accelerate the clicking in turn speeds up. I took it to the shop yesterday and they said the axles where "solid", and they're not the problem. I might want to get a second opinion. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Since its wheel speed we can rule out the transmission gears, clutch, flywheel etc etc. Since its a 1 to 1 rotational noise We can also rule out the diff. That leaves us the wheel bearings, brakes, axles (hub caps if you have them). Get a second opinion, and take the tech for a drive with you and show him the noise. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshorts Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Since its wheel speed we can rule out the transmission gears, clutch, flywheel etc etc. Since its a 1 to 1 rotational noise We can also rule out the diff. That leaves us the wheel bearings, brakes, axles (hub caps if you have them). Get a second opinion, and take the tech for a drive with you and show him the noise. nipper Right, thats kind of what I was thinking, cause the noise is coming from under the right wheel well. Yeah I'm gonna get a second opinion. Thanks for the help!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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