That 'tick' sound on acceleration - discovered source!
09-30-2001, 01:17 PM
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That 'tick' sound on acceleration - discovered source!
Alright!
So my dealer has figured out what the "tick" sound was.
Explanation:
- "tick" sound, single "click" or "tick" sound heard from driver's side rear on accelerating forward or reverse from a full stop.
Source:
- damaged wheel bearing on driver's side, rear wheel.
History:
- started out as a "tick" sound, with 28,000km on the car.
- brought to dealer, solution was to tighten axle nut.
- "tick" sound was gone for at least 3 weeks.
- "tick" sound came back, very intermittent.
- could not reproduce sound on demand.
- at 37,000km sound is much more pronounced, and can be reproduced on demand.
- at 37,600km sound is quite loud, with vibration from rear on acceleration in any gear.
- dealer has ordered replacement bearing.
This may be a one-off problem, but for those who have this "tick" sound problem, get it checked out before you get stuck waiting for a bearing to get shipped to your dealership.
Peace.
So my dealer has figured out what the "tick" sound was.
Explanation:
- "tick" sound, single "click" or "tick" sound heard from driver's side rear on accelerating forward or reverse from a full stop.
Source:
- damaged wheel bearing on driver's side, rear wheel.
History:
- started out as a "tick" sound, with 28,000km on the car.
- brought to dealer, solution was to tighten axle nut.
- "tick" sound was gone for at least 3 weeks.
- "tick" sound came back, very intermittent.
- could not reproduce sound on demand.
- at 37,000km sound is much more pronounced, and can be reproduced on demand.
- at 37,600km sound is quite loud, with vibration from rear on acceleration in any gear.
- dealer has ordered replacement bearing.
This may be a one-off problem, but for those who have this "tick" sound problem, get it checked out before you get stuck waiting for a bearing to get shipped to your dealership.
Peace.
10-01-2001, 03:25 PM
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Thanks for posting,
I just tightened my new nuts, and Im a little concerned that maybe I should have checked and re-packed the bearings. But at least the noise is gone.
I just tightened my new nuts, and Im a little concerned that maybe I should have checked and re-packed the bearings. But at least the noise is gone.
10-02-2001, 11:50 AM
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Ive packed all types - sealed/non-sealed/agricultural sealed/single ball/lateral needle/standard needle . . .
As long as load surfaces are OK Ill put 'em back together if I didn't tear them up too much pulling them apart.
I mess with bearings every day
Most people wouldnt, but its part of my job 
As long as load surfaces are OK Ill put 'em back together if I didn't tear them up too much pulling them apart.
I mess with bearings every day
Most people wouldnt, but its part of my job
10-11-2001, 02:30 PM
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Ok! So it was the left shaft! The CV failed, most likely due to a spinout that occured some time ago (hydroplaned, ended up in a ditch, and found a rotten apple 
).
But guess what, the TICK is back!
Damn... well, gonna take it back to check it tomorrow.
Peace.
).But guess what, the TICK is back!
Damn... well, gonna take it back to check it tomorrow.
Peace.
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10-11-2001, 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by cmnsnse
I just tightened my new nuts
I just tightened my new nuts
Sorry, childish, I know but I couldn't resist.
On a more serious note, I have developed a loud click whenever I back my car out of the driveway in the morning. It only clicks once, and not again until the car sits for a while. Usually, overnight in the garage or longer.
Anyone else experience this? Is this the same clicking that we're talking about here?
