*clunk* noise from back of my HQ
#1 _jabba_
Posted 07 March 2006 - 09:59 PM
First thing is there is a clunk noise that happens when i hit the throttle hard or if i back off then hit the throttle, it sounds like its coming from both far sides of the car but mainly from the passenger side. Im thinking that there is movement in the lower trailing arms so the diff moves slightly whenever i accelerate making the clunk, i climbed under there and tightened things a little more (couldnt get them to go much tighter without a bigger leaver) but the noise is still there!
2nd one is a rattle rattle rattle rattle coming from the rear (i can only HEAR it under very light throttle/no throttle) which goes away as soon as i touch the brakes. I seem to recall someone once telling me the calapers were missing a spring clip that stopped the calaper moving side to side, would that be causing the noise?
Other than that im really happy its finally got rego again, after fiddling around with the dissy a few times its really starting to hammer , just need to tune the carby and ill be happy as .
Thanks
Damien
#2
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:06 PM
Strap the handbrake cables to the lower control arm so they don't thump, bang or rattle. Common complaint known to common Holden mechanics of the day (errghh). Often mistaken for a rattle in both rear doors.
If that doesnt work get back to me.
#3 _jabba_
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:26 PM
Edited by jabba, 07 March 2006 - 10:28 PM.
#4
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:31 PM
#5 _jabba_
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:49 PM
<edit> hrmm maybe i should get it looked over by a local suspension mob, they should be able to pinpoint the problem id hope.
Edited by jabba, 07 March 2006 - 10:52 PM.
#6
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:53 PM
Seriously the cables have to be checked and eliminated first, like i said in a previous reply they were often mistaken for a rattle in the rear doors. Boy did we spend some time diagnosing that one
#7 _CHOPPER_
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:55 PM
#8 _jabba_
Posted 08 March 2006 - 06:42 AM
I dont know what you hoping to find with the blue light, maybe it should stay that way hahaha .
Damien
Edited by jabba, 08 March 2006 - 06:43 AM.
#9
Posted 08 March 2006 - 07:51 AM
I was having a dig at that silly CSI show, they solve everything with a blue lightI dont know what you hoping to find with the blue light, maybe it should stay that way hahaha .
#10
Posted 08 March 2006 - 09:00 AM
#11 _kaz from adelaide_
Posted 08 March 2006 - 09:34 AM
the sound goung up driveways > check exhaust mounts and body clearance, also the bushes on shocks sometimes squeak if not greased upon install.
ps congrats on passing inspection.
Edited by kaz from adelaide, 08 March 2006 - 09:37 AM.
#12 _jabba_
Posted 08 March 2006 - 04:16 PM
haha i know , my comment still stands . I think a few people would get caught out for "making love" to there cars!I was having a dig at that silly CSI show, they solve everything with a blue lightI dont know what you hoping to find with the blue light, maybe it should stay that way hahaha .
Edited by jabba, 08 March 2006 - 04:21 PM.
#13 _jabba_
Posted 08 March 2006 - 04:20 PM
Ahh its a great feeling having it on the road again.
#14 _jabba_
Posted 08 March 2006 - 09:00 PM
I worked out how to make the other noise while the car is still (well i assume its the same noise) If i grab the rear tyre and shake it side to side i get a metal on metal sound but it seems to echo through alot of things under there so im not exactly sure where its coming from yet. Ill grab a helper and see if i can pinpoint it, could shed some light on the situation . I dont think its the exhaust, it seems to come from just behind the drivers wheel.
Edited by jabba, 08 March 2006 - 09:02 PM.
#15
Posted 08 March 2006 - 10:23 PM
i thought i bought all the pictures and the negatives backhaha i know , my comment still stands . I think a few people would get caught out for "making love" to there cars!
#16 _jabba_
Posted 09 March 2006 - 08:38 PM
#17 _Herne_
Posted 09 March 2006 - 09:24 PM
Mine makes a definite clunk when first put into gear and also snaps when changing down. Upchanges are quick with no lag. What am I getting at here?? well my Salisbury has been adjusted and tightened to take abuse, the end play has been removed.... It's the way the previous owner had it set up. I like it though the clunk can be a tad disconcerting...It's nice to know a diff has been set up to handle some aubse other than the norm.
Cheers
Herne
#18
Posted 09 March 2006 - 11:53 PM
#19 _jabba_
Posted 10 March 2006 - 06:54 AM
#20
Posted 10 March 2006 - 10:26 AM
i have heard some strange noises coming out of people that ageexpesially old cars that are nearly 35 years old i suppose haha.
#21 _Herne_
Posted 10 March 2006 - 11:00 AM
Cheers
Herne
#22
Posted 10 March 2006 - 11:26 AM
Thats the oneU mean noise like phhtttttttt lol
Cheers
Herne
#23
Posted 10 March 2006 - 03:13 PM
Turn the radio up till you can't stand it.
Guaranteed you will not hear anything noises from the rear end, problem solved!
Edited by SPJ, 10 March 2006 - 03:14 PM.
#24 _jabba_
Posted 10 March 2006 - 05:31 PM
The old girl should be aircon'd by next wednesday and should also have a wheel alignment done by then, if i dont find the problem this weekend ill get them to take a squiz.
#25
Posted 10 March 2006 - 09:19 PM
Cant help you with the noises though.. mine makes more noises than a noise shop! especially with this new 3.7 centre.. GAWD what anightmare..
Anyway glad to hear its going and best of luck sorting out the gremlins!
Cheers.!
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