What's this Weird Noise?

critical · 09-08-2013, 03:04 AM

started hearing some weird clicking sound coming from the front driver's side wheel area. when i jacked up the car to check things out the only thing that looked bad was the lower control arm bushing. it looks like it has leaked and is shot. is this what's making the noise? and is SPL the only option as of now? looks great but is pricey.

Trips · 09-08-2013, 03:30 AM

Sounds like your lugs maybe loose?

Baer383 · 09-08-2013, 10:23 AM

I think it is a loose nut behind the wheel.

critical · 09-08-2013, 12:58 PM

here's my spacer:

DEpointfive0 · 09-08-2013, 01:11 PM

... C'mon... Search feature!!! Axle click
But mainly a rear wheel issue

DEpointfive0 · 09-08-2013, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... C'mon... Search feature!!! Axle click
But mainly a rear wheel issue

I texted the OP

https://www.google.com/search?q=site...&client=safari

critical · 09-08-2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... C'mon... Search feature!!! Axle click
But mainly a rear wheel issue

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I texted the OP

https://www.google.com/search?q=site...&client=safari

hmm so you use a Mac...that explains some things

lol

axel click is only a rear wheel issue

trust me I've been searching for the past day on this. this was the best thing I found:

350z control arm bushing - MY350Z.COM Forums

Quote:

The symptom was a sort of clicking in the suspension when accelerating from a standstill, like the bushing was getting pushed in and out. Didn't notice a difference in handling but I haven't pushed it since I started hearing the noise. It was only coming from one side, the driver’s. My passenger side bushing looks good but I’ll be replacing them both while I’m at it and since they’re sold in pairs.

DEpointfive0 · 09-08-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

hmm so you use a Mac...that explains some things

lol

axel click is only a rear wheel issue

trust me I've been searching for the past day on this. this was the best thing I found:

350z control arm bushing - MY350Z.COM Forums

The google search was for front...

Go away

Oh, and iPhone. I don't use my computer for the forum

critical · 09-08-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

The google search was for front...

Go away

Oh, and iPhone. I don't use my computer for the forum

yeah and the search was about some power steering bolts being loose.

can a mod move this back to general or to the suspension section? not sure what the issue is yet but don't think it's the wheel

Trips · 09-08-2013, 06:37 PM

I would start with changing out that wheel with the passenger side, and see if it goes away

If it doesn't? Swap the lugs, and if still there? Remove the spacer.

And If its still there? that wheel bearing hub maybe the culprit

/Angelo350Z/ · 09-10-2013, 08:52 AM

Have you checked the wheel bearing? An audible clicking will be present when making slow turns.

critical · 09-10-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Have you checked the wheel bearing? An audible clicking will be present when making slow turns.

how do i check this? how would i diagnoise that the bearing is damaged or looks bad? thanks

DIGItonium · 09-10-2013, 12:18 AM

Does it make the clicking noise when you turn the steering wheel? I had the power steering rack replaced. The noise went away for about a month, then came back. After my tech looked at it, he noticed a couple of bolts missing. He put in some new bolts, and all is fine now. I still hear it once in awhile, but it's nowhere near as bad now.

critical · 09-10-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Does it make the clicking noise when you turn the steering wheel? I had the power steering rack replaced. The noise went away for about a month, then came back. After my tech looked at it, he noticed a couple of bolts missing. He put in some new bolts, and all is fine now. I still hear it once in awhile, but it's nowhere near as bad now.

i saw your thread about that. it seems to only make that sound when the wheel is on lockout or close to lockout and i'm going slow. is your clicking sound the same as in my video?

not sure if i heard the noise today...it still may arise.

critical · 09-16-2013, 02:13 PM

Going to to jack up the car and see what's up...again.

re:breaks

what should I be checking out? i did check the breaks and they looked ok. going to use some break clean on them.

09-08-2013, 03:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sounds like your lugs maybe loose? __________________

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I think it is a loose nut behind the wheel. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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09-08-2013, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I would start with changing out that wheel with the passenger side, and see if it goes away If it doesn't? Swap the lugs, and if still there? Remove the spacer. And If its still there? that wheel bearing hub maybe the culprit __________________

09-10-2013, 08:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	Have you checked the wheel bearing? An audible clicking will be present when making slow turns. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

09-10-2013, 12:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Does it make the clicking noise when you turn the steering wheel? I had the power steering rack replaced. The noise went away for about a month, then came back. After my tech looked at it, he noticed a couple of bolts missing. He put in some new bolts, and all is fine now. I still hear it once in awhile, but it's nowhere near as bad now. __________________

09-16-2013, 02:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Going to to jack up the car and see what's up...again. re:breaks what should I be checking out? i did check the breaks and they looked ok. going to use some break clean on them. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

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