Guess the problem

Oct 02, 2003 10 Replies

A noise developed on me. As I drive, it sounds like an even, high pitched vibrating whine. It occurs when I drive straight, increases it's vibration level when I turn left, and goes away when I turn right. The whine's pitch increases as speed climbs. From what I can tell, it is confined to somewhere up front. I had my brakes done 1100 miles back, all four. I'm going to get it fixed on the weekend and so far the guesses have ranged from: Rear end damage. Universal Joint. Brake rotor warp. (Though there is no pumping, the brakes stop smoothly.



Any guesses?



-Rich



I was going to say driveshaft or u-joints. I have had

2 warped driveshafts that had similar symptoms, except for the left turn thing....maybe a good lo' fashion wheel alignment might help. I would look over the steering rack too.

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Bad wheel bearing(s).

Probably the result of no or poor greasing and/or excessive tightening, after removal of brake rotors.

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I hope this is the issue. Then I can lay it on the people who did my brakes.

-Rich

don't forget to let us know what it turns out to be :)

Kate

| >>A noise developed on me. As I drive, | >

| >>an even, high pitched vibrating whine. | >>increases it's vibration level when I turn left, | >>goes away when I turn right. | >>The whine's pitch increases as speed climbs. | >>it is confined to somewhere up front. | >>I had my brakes done 1100 miles back | >

| >Bad wheel bearing(s). | >

| >Probably the result of no or poor greasing and/or excessive tightening, after | >removal of brake rotors. | | I hope this is the issue. Then I can lay it on the people who did | my brakes. | -Rich

Serpentine belt Steering rack Power steering pump Smog pump

Patrick '93 Cobra '83 LTD

I'm thinking it's steering related also.

Steve Something up my sleeve

Power steering pump/serpentine belt.

How many miles on each?

doc

Wheel bearing ! Had this problem on many a car!! Good luck!

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Thanks and I think your guess is likely the right one.

-Rich

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