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08/01/2007 12:27:34 AM · #1 |
| I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and I believe I am currently having wheel bearing problems with it. Well, believe is the big word here. For quite a while now my car has been making a growling noise while driving. It seems to get louder at increased speeds and quieter at reduced speeds. The noise also gets louder when turning to the left and quieter when turning to the right. I took my car in today and had the front passenger side wheel bearing replaced believing this to be the problem. The driver side wheel bearing was replaced in September of last year. After having the work done today, the car continues to make the same noise. I am not sure if it was even the wheel bearings to begin with. I don't want to keep dumping money into my car and not get the problem solved. Any ideas on what could be going on with my car? |
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08/01/2007 12:32:16 AM · #2 |
Talk to brad lol. Assuming the brakes are fine Um, check the CV axle boots, make sure they're there not cracked and not leaking. If you know what your looking at pop the boot and look at the joint's inner and outer.
Message edited by author 2007-08-01 00:32:31. |
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08/01/2007 12:33:12 AM · #3 |
Interesting topic for you to choose as your introduction to DPC. This is primarily a photography site. But who knows, there may be a someone who can help.
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08/01/2007 12:37:21 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by BakerBug:
Interesting topic for you to choose as your introduction to DPC. This is primarily a photography site. But who knows, there may be a someone who can help. |
I told her that she'd get some good feedback here. I was also thinking Brad might have some ideas. |
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08/01/2007 12:40:40 AM · #5 |
CV Joints make clicking sounds going around corners under acceleration. Sounds like it's making popcorn. The sound described sounds like a wheel bearing. Wheel bearings with pitted races, sound like knarly snow tires.
I'm a bit curious as why a bearing was replaced without being checked? It should have been put in the air, run at various speeds, in gear, using a stethoscope to locate the source(s). (yes, the ABS warning system will need to be reset after that).
I've seen technicians install new bearings, and if not done with care, will actually damage them, as they need to be pressed in such a way so as not to place the pressure on the ball bearings, but rather the housing / outer races, then when the hub is pressed in, has to be supported on the inner races on the backside.
This still falls under the category of calling your Doctor and asking why your elbow hurts. Needs to be seen.
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08/01/2007 12:42:53 AM · #6 |
Hell if i should know brad, yeah I know about the clicking (hehe my buick). Your the master mechanic of the universe, not to mention you post process the mona lisa just for fun!
We had a tech install a wheel bearing and about 5 miles later the yanked it out of the the race was toasted... the outer bearing sleeve still looked brand new, got to love parts warranty. Was the tech's fault.
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08/01/2007 12:54:42 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Brad:
CV Joints make clicking sounds going around corners under acceleration. Sounds like it's making popcorn. The sound described sounds like a wheel bearing. Wheel bearings with pitted races, sound like knarly snow tires.
I'm a bit curious as why a bearing was replaced without being checked? It should have been put in the air, run at various speeds, in gear, using a stethoscope to locate the source(s). (yes, the ABS warning system will need to be reset after that).
I've seen technicians install new bearings, and if not done with care, will actually damage them, as they need to be pressed in such a way so as not to place the pressure on the ball bearings, but rather the housing / outer races, then when the hub is pressed in, has to be supported on the inner races on the backside.
This still falls under the category of calling your Doctor and asking why your elbow hurts. Needs to be seen. |
My elbow still hurts!!!! Hahaha When I took my car in the mechanic (if that is what you want to call him) took the car out for a "test" drive. He then comes back and asks me what wheel bearing I want replaced. I asked what he meant. He said he couldn't tell which it was by looking at them and he didn't hear much growling noise when driving but he only got it up to 30 mph in town. So knowing that I had the driver's side done I said the passenger side. How likely is it that the bearing is damaged? Is it possible it could be a bearing in the rear? I know it doesn't have wheel bearings in the rear but doesn't it have axle bearings or something like that. |
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08/01/2007 01:01:59 AM · #8 |
The car has 4 wheel bearings.
Any one of them could be suspect, even the LF one.
Find someone qualified will ya? Not a toss parts at it guy - they are the most expensive kind in town. Eventually they can change enough parts on a car to fix or hide the problem.
Message edited by author 2007-08-01 01:03:00.
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