I've got a strange sound coming from my car.... Help

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Goose013, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Goose013

    Goose013 Member

    :eek:hnoes:Ok, I'm hearing this slapping sound when I'm going slow and turning right after I've ran the car for a while. This is especially evident in parking lots. At times it feels almost herky jerky like the wheels are not turning at the same time. Not sure how to describe this accurately. I had the clutch and flywheel changed about 8k ago and it is making all sorts of noise but I know what that is. My main concern is that when they took the axles down it might have screwed something up. Any suggestions?
     
  2. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    sounds like a CV axle has taken a break. Take it to King at SOK and have him take care of you.
     
  3. Trey

    Trey Active Member

    CV to me as well. Look under the hood for CV grease slung all over the place. (assuming it's the inner CV boot).
     
  4. Goose013

    Goose013 Member

    that's what I was afraid of. I'll check it out and see if there is any grease. thanks
     
  5. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Definitely seems like a potential axle issue. Is the ABS light coming on? Double check to make sure the ABS lines in the front are properly torqued down. You can do this while you are looking for tears in the boots.
     
  6. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    CV axle or diff.
     
  7. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    If the ABS lines are not properly torqued (or left unattached) the center diff acts unhappy. It is more than likely the ideas mentioned earlier in the thread as there is no reason why the shop should/would have touched the ABS lines.
     
  8. Goose013

    Goose013 Member

    I was thinking CV shaft; so most likely is what it is. That right front has taken some hell over the years, lol. I was just getting your opinions before I decided to get under there again. Thanks
     
  9. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

    don't think this applies to a 5MT. I'm assuming he has one since his profile says bugeye
     
  10. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    How does the ABS affect the center diff? Puzzled minds would love to know!
     
  11. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    With the DCCD apparently there is an issue.

    Alex thought he had an STi, but was mistaken.
     
  12. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Reading fail for me :unamused:
     
  13. Goose013

    Goose013 Member

    Well, Alex just assumes everyone should have an STi, honest mistake :) I should have waited another year before I bought mine
     

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