Front end help

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 07:10 PM

I have a noise coming from the front end of my car, on the passenger side. It's something in the steering I am sure. I am hearing a noise like metal on metal. Mostly when I turn the wheel to the right. I have the car up on stands and the front wheels off, and everything looks normal. The shock on the drivers side is oily and has a heavy rub mark on it, but that looks to be normal. If you guys need some pics let me know soon, it's getting dark and I gotta drive her again tomorrow...

TurboLX · November 29th, 2007, 07:25 PM

ball joints?

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I can't tell. They don't look bad to me...

It started last summer when I hydroplaned in FL. The car hit the curb on the drivers side, but the noise is deff. comming from the passneger side.

HMUSN · November 29th, 2007, 07:26 PM

pics of mark, oil, and all joints/shafts please

BWAL · November 29th, 2007, 07:32 PM

HMUSN wants pics of your shaft, haha.

but yeah, pics would be helpful.. does your car pull to one side or the other?

Onemanzu · November 29th, 2007, 07:35 PM

tie rod ends going dry?

lonestarrider · November 29th, 2007, 07:35 PM

Maybe tie rods ends?...damn you beat me

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 07:38 PM

Front view pass. side

Front view drivers side

Front and center

Outside view driver side, lower half

Outside view drivers side, upper half (here's the marking and the oily buildup)

Front view pass. side, lower half

Front view pass. side, upper half

HMUSN · November 29th, 2007, 07:42 PM

where did this mark come from?

lonestarrider · November 29th, 2007, 07:45 PM

Shocks maybe be shot, and car is bottoming out?

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 07:50 PM

Not sure on that mark, but probably from my hand. It was some road grime or something. It wiped off with my finger, bne there was no abbrasion to the sway bar when I felt on it. It's not close enough for the tire to rub, and there's no marks on the tires anyhow...

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by lonestarrider

Shocks maybe be shot, and car is bottoming out?

Not bottoming out any, just making noise when I turn. I have heard some small rattling while on bumpy roads, so the shock/shocks may be busted somewhat, but it's never hit bottom...

HMUSN · November 29th, 2007, 07:53 PM

check your heat shield

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 08:00 PM

Heat shield? The cover on the back of the brake assy.?

HMUSN · November 29th, 2007, 08:03 PM

yes. the thin piece of metal.

they do come loose once in a while.
if you have a buddy with you hop in the car and slowly turn the wheel to see if you can catch the sound and maybe pinpoint it.
it might not work though because of the whole "weight bearing" thing. (which you can fix by simulating with a jack)

BWAL · November 29th, 2007, 08:07 PM

buy one of those car stethescope things to pinpoint the sound.. that thing has come in handy for me quite a few times

03 R Code · November 29th, 2007, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by BWAL09

buy one of those car stethescope things to pinpoint the sound.. that thing has come in handy for me quite a few times

That's a good idea, but it only happens when the car is moving...

Nothing on the heat shields either, no rub marks, bolts were all tight and no scratches or dents...

HMUSN · November 29th, 2007, 08:10 PM

so it only happens under load.
toss a jack under the a arm and raise it around 2 1/2 inches

BWAL · November 29th, 2007, 08:18 PM

this might be a stupid question, but is there any possibility it could be power steering related?

HMUSN · November 29th, 2007, 08:20 PM

that would be more of a whine than a metal sound but I see where your coming from.

November 29th, 2007, 07:10 PM	#1
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Front end help I have a noise coming from the front end of my car, on the passenger side. It's something in the steering I am sure. I am hearing a noise like metal on metal. Mostly when I turn the wheel to the right. I have the car up on stands and the front wheels off, and everything looks normal. The shock on the drivers side is oily and has a heavy rub mark on it, but that looks to be normal. If you guys need some pics let me know soon, it's getting dark and I gotta drive her again tomorrow... __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

November 29th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	ball joints? __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 29th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#3
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can't tell. They don't look bad to me... It started last summer when I hydroplaned in FL. The car hit the curb on the drivers side, but the noise is deff. comming from the passneger side. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

November 29th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	pics of mark, oil, and all joints/shafts please __________________

November 29th, 2007, 07:35 PM	#6
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	tie rod ends going dry? __________________ My Foz

November 29th, 2007, 07:35 PM	#7
lonestarrider Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maybe tie rods ends?...damn you beat me __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Mustang GT Steeda cold air intake Bassani off-road x-pipe Magnapacks Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter

November 29th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#8
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Front view pass. side Front view drivers side Front and center Outside view driver side, lower half Outside view drivers side, upper half (here's the marking and the oily buildup) Front view pass. side, lower half Front view pass. side, upper half __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

November 29th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	where did this mark come from? Attached Thumbnails __________________

November 29th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#10
lonestarrider Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shocks maybe be shot, and car is bottoming out? __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Mustang GT Steeda cold air intake Bassani off-road x-pipe Magnapacks Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter

November 29th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#11
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not sure on that mark, but probably from my hand. It was some road grime or something. It wiped off with my finger, bne there was no abbrasion to the sway bar when I felt on it. It's not close enough for the tire to rub, and there's no marks on the tires anyhow... __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

November 29th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#13
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	check your heat shield __________________

November 29th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#14
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heat shield? The cover on the back of the brake assy.? __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

November 29th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	yes. the thin piece of metal. they do come loose once in a while. if you have a buddy with you hop in the car and slowly turn the wheel to see if you can catch the sound and maybe pinpoint it. it might not work though because of the whole "weight bearing" thing. (which you can fix by simulating with a jack) __________________

November 29th, 2007, 08:10 PM	#18
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	so it only happens under load. toss a jack under the a arm and raise it around 2 1/2 inches __________________

November 29th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#20
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	that would be more of a whine than a metal sound but I see where your coming from. __________________

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