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pleaidestar
02-24-2013, 08:19 PM
Hello, I'm experiencing some noises in the back of my legacy, there are 3 situations where I can replicate the noises, though it is constant driving above 40mph.
#1 driving between 10-25mph in straight line noise exists but slightly
#2 driving between 10-25 making a left turn the noise is loud
#3-driving at any speed and braking to a deadstop.
I also hear it when I'm backing out of my driveway but its very slight, at speed it gets louder and follows the revolution of the wheels even while braking.

So pretty much making the noise all of the time, I got under the car and visually inspected most of what thought could make that noise, I did find that the rear passenger endlink had a bit of play like the bushing was bad, so I replaced it. Other than that I thought everything was looking good but the noise is still there. I don't know what else to think...

r3v_v3ng3
02-24-2013, 09:26 PM
Mostlikely right rear wheel bearing

pleaidestar
02-24-2013, 10:55 PM
I never would have thought that, its like a warped rotor kind of sound...chassis has almost 250k so anything really possible.

pleaidestar
02-26-2013, 11:50 AM
Yet more noise coming from my car, I'm thinking tranny bearings too...warmed my car up to go to work this morning, put the car in reverse and a slight scraping sound came from under the shifter and I could feel it coming through the floor.
I have a headache, now.

pleaidestar
02-27-2013, 10:31 AM
Well it seems I didn't see a tear in my rear driver side transaxle/cv joint, the boot closest to the rear differential...

Would that cause all that noise? I can see why it would when I'm turning left but I wouldn't think it would be noisy full time. Well I'm going to get a new one and replace it and see what happens.

Huffer
02-27-2013, 11:23 AM
Wheels and brake rotors are constantly turning whenever the car is moving. Bearings and axles get under load during lateral movements which is why noises can be more prevalent when turning.

You should also check to make sure your brake pads aren't sitting on the rotors - service the caliper slide pins and make sure the pads aren't sticking in the caliper. If you see uneven wear this is a clue.

pleaidestar
02-28-2013, 12:00 AM
Right, brakes and tires are always all good, I am fairly anal about my car since I've owned it, this is the first daily driver I have ever had and cared enough about to replace a motor in it, I have a hard time not turning it into something. I just bought this car to keep my civic going but ended up flipping the script on the civic and selling it. :)...well enough babbling.

I had his car for a year at 195,000 before I really started to dig into it mechanically besides routine stuff, there is a lot I don't know about it, partially how to work on it its a bit different than I'm used to.

I replaced both front c/v joints last summer and couldnt determine a rear c/v joint click or ridiculous amount of vibration coming from it, just seems (to me) there's something else. Is the vibration a symptom of a dry rear c/v joint?..its torn I'm going to replace it this weekend nevertheless just cause it needs it.

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Huffer
02-28-2013, 01:18 PM
Anytime you have a part that needs replacing, you should do it. It can exacerbate or hide problems... or make things appear worse. That torn CV in the rear could be your problem.

pleaidestar
04-01-2013, 02:41 PM
I wonder who can change the words in your signature..