97 Ford Escort
Replaced the brake pads last year
Replaced front tie rod ends last Oct.
I had a rock in my router a few weeks back and it was making a high pitched squeal. The rock fell out and it has been fine up until now. I'm hearing a noise in the front of my car. It's hard to explain. It happens occassionally while I%26quot;m driving and occassionally when I brake. However its not all the time. It almost sounds like something is loose. I'm taking it in for an oil change and tire roation tonight. I'm just wondering if anyone has any ideas of what it could be so I know what to expect. The maintanence on this car has been minimal as it was in mint condition when I bought so I'm baffled as to what it could be. Anyone any ideas?
Need some advice -- what could be causing a squeak/noise in the front of my car?
check the brakes, the rotors, and the calipers. also have the mechanic see if the plate behind the rotors are touching.
Need some advice -- what could be causing a squeak/noise in the front of my car?
have the wheel bearings and brakes checked out
It's a 97.... sometime cars develop noise with age. Many times its just tight fitting parts beginning to wear and just aren't tight anymore. Let me give ya this though. If you are sure it is from that wheel, we'll start there. Brakes are OK you did those recently. if it happens when you apply your brakes it could be normal brake squeal. all cars do it from time to time. Some more than others. If that same sound continues after you release the brake pedal, then you may have a caliper sticking, causing the pad to remain touching the rotor....thus resulting in break noise. WHEW!! There's one down.
Now if there is something loose up there it has been loose since the brake job, causing your car to do a Harley Davidson impression, and loose a part. Unlikely though not impossible. Jack up the wheel, pull tire, check for movement in loose parts or objects rubbing the rotor.
Next, we have wheel bearings. Once you have exhausted my other advice, have a mechanic repack your bearings. Some tire dealers are able to do this for you at a reasonable cost.
If after all this it still squeaks, then you were NOT sure it was coming from that wheel, for there is nothing else there to make noise. GOOD LUCK!
Friday, September 23, 2011
How do i change the differential in my 1990 Corolla?
1990 Corolla.
Was drained when I filled it up with 80W90 gear oil.
Auto transmission.
US calif. Model. 4AFE engine.
I think something gave way inside(probably a tooth on one of the gears). It starts rolling, I hear a loud crack, and the left wheel shakes.
It started doing it when it turned only, now it does it going straight too.
CV joints are new and OK.
Tie rods Ok(new)
Steering perfect.
Brakes perfect( new caliper) New pads.
Auto transmission: new filter and fluid. Seems to work smooth( Then again, I have never seen what a broken down auto transmission feels like; anyone knows the symptoms of a faulty transission?)
My diagnosis is that my problem is the differantial, but i do not even know if i can just replace the differential alone(it is front wheel drive) or if it is part of the auto transmission.
ps. I have both Chiltons AND Haynes repair manuals, but neither talk .... about the differential. They go off track talking about the all wheel drive wagon transfer case.
How do i change the differential in my 1990 Corolla?
I'm a little skeptical, %26quot;a loud crack%26quot; doesn't quite do it for me. I would inspect the suspension and CV joints again.
However, the car is a front wheel drive so the differential should allow slippage as the wheels turn. Fast repetitive slippage and seizing could possibly cause the wheel to shake. 80W90 does sound a little light, I would have guessed 85 or even 90 weight oil do to the direct connection to the transmission. The differential should be bolted on to the bellhousing, so you should be able to remove it without the transmission but I wouldn't know for sure without looking at it. I suggest removing the differential cover and checking the gear teeth for wear or any metal loose pieces of metal (there should be a magnet at the bottom that collects these). A bad transmission wouldn't cause the symptoms your describing. Normally when an automatic transmission fails it tends to burn fluid, slip, shift really rough, sick in one gear, not go forward or not go into reverse, hell I've even seen cause the engine to die out. You might be able to find one in the junkyard.
Anyway, good luck with that, I hope you figure it out and get it resolved. I'm curious to know what it is.
Was drained when I filled it up with 80W90 gear oil.
Auto transmission.
US calif. Model. 4AFE engine.
I think something gave way inside(probably a tooth on one of the gears). It starts rolling, I hear a loud crack, and the left wheel shakes.
It started doing it when it turned only, now it does it going straight too.
CV joints are new and OK.
Tie rods Ok(new)
Steering perfect.
Brakes perfect( new caliper) New pads.
Auto transmission: new filter and fluid. Seems to work smooth( Then again, I have never seen what a broken down auto transmission feels like; anyone knows the symptoms of a faulty transission?)
My diagnosis is that my problem is the differantial, but i do not even know if i can just replace the differential alone(it is front wheel drive) or if it is part of the auto transmission.
ps. I have both Chiltons AND Haynes repair manuals, but neither talk .... about the differential. They go off track talking about the all wheel drive wagon transfer case.
How do i change the differential in my 1990 Corolla?
I'm a little skeptical, %26quot;a loud crack%26quot; doesn't quite do it for me. I would inspect the suspension and CV joints again.
However, the car is a front wheel drive so the differential should allow slippage as the wheels turn. Fast repetitive slippage and seizing could possibly cause the wheel to shake. 80W90 does sound a little light, I would have guessed 85 or even 90 weight oil do to the direct connection to the transmission. The differential should be bolted on to the bellhousing, so you should be able to remove it without the transmission but I wouldn't know for sure without looking at it. I suggest removing the differential cover and checking the gear teeth for wear or any metal loose pieces of metal (there should be a magnet at the bottom that collects these). A bad transmission wouldn't cause the symptoms your describing. Normally when an automatic transmission fails it tends to burn fluid, slip, shift really rough, sick in one gear, not go forward or not go into reverse, hell I've even seen cause the engine to die out. You might be able to find one in the junkyard.
Anyway, good luck with that, I hope you figure it out and get it resolved. I'm curious to know what it is.
Anyone In The Milwaukee WI area CAR TROUBLE.. Please Help..?
Is there anyone out there that could please help me change my inner tie rod end?? I am stuck 300 miles from home and don't have much money. I am stranded. I bought the part needed but can't change it myself.......
Anyone In The Milwaukee WI area CAR TROUBLE.. Please Help..?
i can take a look at it, i am close to milwaukee. if its changed you will need an alignment afterward other wise it will pull to the left or right a bit.
let me know
what kind of car by the way?
depending where it is stuck i could take it to the dealer i work at and have someone change it there any maybe do an alignmelt also if you want.
Anyone In The Milwaukee WI area CAR TROUBLE.. Please Help..?
i can take a look at it, i am close to milwaukee. if its changed you will need an alignment afterward other wise it will pull to the left or right a bit.
let me know
what kind of car by the way?
depending where it is stuck i could take it to the dealer i work at and have someone change it there any maybe do an alignmelt also if you want.
Do I need to replace a loose center Link for a 73 Super Beetle?
I slid into a curb during a snow storm and now, when I brake at a high speed (30 MPH+), I get a shuddering in the front end. I went to have my oil changed, and asked the mechanic to look at it. He told me the center link was loose (the tie rods loked fine, btw). Does it need to be replaced, or can one tighten it?
Do I need to replace a loose center Link for a 73 Super Beetle?
A loose center link would be due to a bad tie rod end. The center link is what the tie rod ends are attached to. If it is loose, the tie rods would slide in and out.
You probably bent a rim.
Do I need to replace a loose center Link for a 73 Super Beetle?
A loose center link would be due to a bad tie rod end. The center link is what the tie rod ends are attached to. If it is loose, the tie rods would slide in and out.
You probably bent a rim.
99 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L.. Can bad sway bar links cause sloppy handling? My car wanders all over the road.?
I have had the struts, mounts, springs, hub assembly and inner and outer tie rod ends changed on both sides of my car and have had several alignments, but the handling is still very sloppy. As soon as I let go of the steering wheel the car pulls very hard to the right and even wanders over the road on smooth dry pavement. The mechanic said the control arms, ball joints and all of their components are fine. I wonder if the sway bar links are bad. Any ideas?
99 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L.. Can bad sway bar links cause sloppy handling? My car wanders all over the road.?
Also, check your tire pressure. Keep in mind too that the road itself can play a role.
99 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L.. Can bad sway bar links cause sloppy handling? My car wanders all over the road.?
yea it could be the sway bars and also could be bad tires. Pontiac's usually dint handle good anyway tho. Hope i helped.
It's the steering itself. Nothing else.
Sure you must select you
Hi get the bushings for the sway bar. Then get the wheels aliened and ask for two more degrees toe in. That should do it.
Sounds like a bent frame..
Did you hit the curb or some other thing..??
paul is right, but i wouldnt go 2 degrees. it depends on the width of the tire, narrow tires,less toe in, wider tires, more toe in.thatll do wonders except for tire wear.
have the idler arm checked as this will allow front end wander,as well as the toe out settings.Toe in is measured in inches,not degrees.engineering material ho do i go about starting
99 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L.. Can bad sway bar links cause sloppy handling? My car wanders all over the road.?
Also, check your tire pressure. Keep in mind too that the road itself can play a role.
99 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L.. Can bad sway bar links cause sloppy handling? My car wanders all over the road.?
yea it could be the sway bars and also could be bad tires. Pontiac's usually dint handle good anyway tho. Hope i helped.
It's the steering itself. Nothing else.
Sure you must select you
Hi get the bushings for the sway bar. Then get the wheels aliened and ask for two more degrees toe in. That should do it.
Sounds like a bent frame..
Did you hit the curb or some other thing..??
paul is right, but i wouldnt go 2 degrees. it depends on the width of the tire, narrow tires,less toe in, wider tires, more toe in.thatll do wonders except for tire wear.
have the idler arm checked as this will allow front end wander,as well as the toe out settings.Toe in is measured in inches,not degrees.
Tierodreplacement?
im tring to find out how to change the tie rods on a 94 ford taurus
Tierodreplacement?
Inner or outer?
A wrench and the part should be all you need. Get it aligned after.
Tierodreplacement?
All the info you'll ever need about your car.
http://www.alldatadiy.com
Tierodreplacement?
Inner or outer?
A wrench and the part should be all you need. Get it aligned after.
Tierodreplacement?
All the info you'll ever need about your car.
http://www.alldatadiy.com
Engine running rough in a Dodge Stratus 2002?
My car seems to be running differently. I just had the oil changed and all my fluids checked, everything was fine. I just recently had the brake pads replaced and my tie rod replaced. My engine seems to be reving more and when I go to break it has this odd %26quot;hiccup%26quot; where it almost seems like it isn't going to stop. It's not the breaks, it's the engine and I'm not sure what the problem could be and I need some ideas of what I could do or if I do need to take it in and what I would say to the mechinc about what the problem could be.
Engine running rough in a Dodge Stratus 2002?
next fuel fillup put some fuel injector cleaner in the tank i have owned a few dodges in my life all had fuel injector problems try a tune up too can't hurt to try
good luck
Engine running rough in a Dodge Stratus 2002?
are you sure you got the correct weight of the oil? some oils are more viscous than others..
need more info. is it a coupe or sedan? 4 cylinder or 6?
it sounds like your engine is misfiring; check the spark plugs and the air filter
Might be time for a tune up.
It sounds like the shop left a vacuum line loose. Possibly to the brake booster. A vacuum leak willmake your car run badly including revving up and not wanting to stop. Take it back to the shop that worked on it and talk to the service or store manager and explain to him that this problem started after your last visit. If he doesn't fix it for free take it somewhere else, explain to them what happened at the other shop This will give them an idea what to look for. If they do find something underhanded going on, then you just found yourself a new shop who is honest and sympathetic to you. And the other shop can be held liable for trying to rip you off.
ASE technician
sounds like a vacuum leak, from what you describe. listen for a hissing sound. most likely a broken or disconnected rubber hose.
Engine running rough in a Dodge Stratus 2002?
next fuel fillup put some fuel injector cleaner in the tank i have owned a few dodges in my life all had fuel injector problems try a tune up too can't hurt to try
good luck
Engine running rough in a Dodge Stratus 2002?
are you sure you got the correct weight of the oil? some oils are more viscous than others..
need more info. is it a coupe or sedan? 4 cylinder or 6?
it sounds like your engine is misfiring; check the spark plugs and the air filter
Might be time for a tune up.
It sounds like the shop left a vacuum line loose. Possibly to the brake booster. A vacuum leak willmake your car run badly including revving up and not wanting to stop. Take it back to the shop that worked on it and talk to the service or store manager and explain to him that this problem started after your last visit. If he doesn't fix it for free take it somewhere else, explain to them what happened at the other shop This will give them an idea what to look for. If they do find something underhanded going on, then you just found yourself a new shop who is honest and sympathetic to you. And the other shop can be held liable for trying to rip you off.
ASE technician
sounds like a vacuum leak, from what you describe. listen for a hissing sound. most likely a broken or disconnected rubber hose.
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