Squealing noise

JU$ · June 18th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Just got my stang running after i replaced the flexplate and converter... now i have a new problem... when the car is in drive and i accelerate it makes a terrible squealing noise... it has to be something from the tranny be cause it only does it when in drive and moving... i cant out it in drive with my foot on the brake and revv it up and it makes no noise... a buddy said it might be the u-joints on the driveline... and i was wondering is there a certain way im supposed to adjust the shifter cable when bolting it back to the tranny?? Any ideas what this noise is?

Screemin3o2 · June 18th, 2006, 07:22 PM

I highly doubt it's anything with the u-joints or the driveshaft. Are you getting any vibration?

Twist 2 Go · June 18th, 2006, 08:05 PM

sounds like the driveshaft is hitting the mufflers or something else.

JU$ · June 18th, 2006, 08:19 PM

Nope no vibrations... it only does it when i have im pushin the gas though so i dont think its hitting the mufflers... it seems to only do it between the 15-2500rpm range... i know my tanny mount is all torn up... gettin a solid mount soon.. but could it possibly be the tranny slumpin when i gas causing the driveshaft to hit the exhaust? It does sound a little more towards the front of the tranny but its hard to tell from inside the car

JU$ · June 18th, 2006, 08:24 PM

well nevermind the muffler hitting the driveshaft theres a solid inch and a half of clearance between them

1slo5.0 · June 18th, 2006, 11:38 PM

Could be u-joints. Its common for u-joints to squeal when they are old and abused. The bearings dry out and they squeal.

97Cobra · June 19th, 2006, 12:10 AM

It could be the acc. belt. my jeep did that and i thought it was the tranny or transfer case all the time and it turned out to be the strain from the aulternator, and it always did it while in drive. hope this helps any.

JU$ · June 19th, 2006, 01:59 AM

im gonna take it into work probly tomorrow and put it up on the lift and see if i can find out where its coming from... I really dont think its the belt or pullies because its definitely comin from underneath and i put some dressing on the belts

97Cobra · June 19th, 2006, 02:08 AM

hmmm. you might want to check the axel to while your under there.

99mustang232 · June 19th, 2006, 06:30 AM

so did you do this converter and flexplate yourself or did you take it to a shop? what's the fluid level like on your trans?

JU$ · June 19th, 2006, 11:12 PM

Did it myself... fluids full... i been checking it daily since i put the tranny back in

99mustang232 · June 19th, 2006, 11:48 PM

i would put it in park, and rev the pedal with my hand looking under the car, then rev it using the throttle body to help figure out where it is coming from if you don't have a friend to help.

JU$ · June 20th, 2006, 02:34 AM

It really sounds like its comin from the converter... i was told to put one quart in before i reinstalled it but i know it hold A LOT more than that... do you think the converters low on fluid??? How would i fix that if thats the problem

1slo5.0 · June 20th, 2006, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by JU$

It really sounds like its comin from the converter... i was told to put one quart in before i reinstalled it but i know it hold A LOT more than that... do you think the converters low on fluid??? How would i fix that if thats the problem

Is the transmission low on fluid? The converter will fill when the transmission is full.

1slo5.0 · June 20th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Another thing it could be is the governor assembly in the tailshaft of the transmission. I blew apart a C4 once that was making a squealing nois that I couldn't find. The governor assembly let loose and blew the tail housing apart.

JU$ · June 20th, 2006, 05:55 PM

Before i took it out the dipstick always said it was overfull... now its right at the X's where it says do not add.... should i maybe put in another quart or maybe even just a pint? I dont want to overfill it

JU$ · June 20th, 2006, 10:42 PM

I really gotta figure this out i cant take it any more.. It actually does it in park when i rev it up past 2500 it does it only when it winds down... but in drive it does it whenever i accelerate... but only between 15-2500rpm.. Im about reqady to just start dumping fluid in to see if it stops so if anybody has any more ideas please feed me

JU$ · June 22nd, 2006, 12:43 AM

Well i put the car up on jacks and put it in drive... made no noise i had it at like 5000 in drive and it made nothing... it only makes the noise on the ground moving between 1500 and 2500 RPM... WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?!?!?!?

sincityz · March 4th, 2011, 06:10 PM

did you ever figure out what the noise was? I'm having the same problem and its annoying as hell. No vibration either.

June 18th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#1
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Squealing noise Just got my stang running after i replaced the flexplate and converter... now i have a new problem... when the car is in drive and i accelerate it makes a terrible squealing noise... it has to be something from the tranny be cause it only does it when in drive and moving... i cant out it in drive with my foot on the brake and revv it up and it makes no noise... a buddy said it might be the u-joints on the driveline... and i was wondering is there a certain way im supposed to adjust the shifter cable when bolting it back to the tranny?? Any ideas what this noise is?

June 18th, 2006, 07:22 PM	#2
Screemin3o2 Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 616 iTrader: 0 reviews	I highly doubt it's anything with the u-joints or the driveshaft. Are you getting any vibration? __________________ 95 Mustang GT Slow Bolt On Car www.steelcitystangs.com

June 18th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#3
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like the driveshaft is hitting the mufflers or something else. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

June 18th, 2006, 11:38 PM	#6
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Could be u-joints. Its common for u-joints to squeal when they are old and abused. The bearings dry out and they squeal. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

June 19th, 2006, 12:10 AM	#7
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	It could be the acc. belt. my jeep did that and i thought it was the tranny or transfer case all the time and it turned out to be the strain from the aulternator, and it always did it while in drive. hope this helps any. __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

June 18th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#4
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nope no vibrations... it only does it when i have im pushin the gas though so i dont think its hitting the mufflers... it seems to only do it between the 15-2500rpm range... i know my tanny mount is all torn up... gettin a solid mount soon.. but could it possibly be the tranny slumpin when i gas causing the driveshaft to hit the exhaust? It does sound a little more towards the front of the tranny but its hard to tell from inside the car

June 18th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#5
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	well nevermind the muffler hitting the driveshaft theres a solid inch and a half of clearance between them

June 19th, 2006, 01:59 AM	#8
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	im gonna take it into work probly tomorrow and put it up on the lift and see if i can find out where its coming from... I really dont think its the belt or pullies because its definitely comin from underneath and i put some dressing on the belts

June 19th, 2006, 02:08 AM	#9
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmmm. you might want to check the axel to while your under there. __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

June 19th, 2006, 06:30 AM	#10
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	so did you do this converter and flexplate yourself or did you take it to a shop? what's the fluid level like on your trans? __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

June 19th, 2006, 11:12 PM	#11
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did it myself... fluids full... i been checking it daily since i put the tranny back in

June 19th, 2006, 11:48 PM	#12
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would put it in park, and rev the pedal with my hand looking under the car, then rev it using the throttle body to help figure out where it is coming from if you don't have a friend to help. __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

June 20th, 2006, 02:34 AM	#13
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	It really sounds like its comin from the converter... i was told to put one quart in before i reinstalled it but i know it hold A LOT more than that... do you think the converters low on fluid??? How would i fix that if thats the problem

June 20th, 2006, 08:49 AM	#15
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Another thing it could be is the governor assembly in the tailshaft of the transmission. I blew apart a C4 once that was making a squealing nois that I couldn't find. The governor assembly let loose and blew the tail housing apart. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

June 20th, 2006, 05:55 PM	#16
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Before i took it out the dipstick always said it was overfull... now its right at the X's where it says do not add.... should i maybe put in another quart or maybe even just a pint? I dont want to overfill it

March 4th, 2011, 06:10 PM	#19
sincityz Newbie 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	did you ever figure out what the noise was? I'm having the same problem and its annoying as hell. No vibration either. __________________ Tired 200xxx mile 91 LX 5.0, BBK CAI, 70mm Throttle Body, Under Drive Pullies, BBK Shorties, MSD Wires and Coil, Electric Fan, Custom X-Pipe, Pypes Violators Dumped

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June 20th, 2006, 10:42 PM	#17
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really gotta figure this out i cant take it any more.. It actually does it in park when i rev it up past 2500 it does it only when it winds down... but in drive it does it whenever i accelerate... but only between 15-2500rpm.. Im about reqady to just start dumping fluid in to see if it stops so if anybody has any more ideas please feed me

June 22nd, 2006, 12:43 AM	#18
JU$ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i put the car up on jacks and put it in drive... made no noise i had it at like 5000 in drive and it made nothing... it only makes the noise on the ground moving between 1500 and 2500 RPM... WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?!?!?!?

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