last request for help...

m3456y · 07-05-08, 02:10 PM

Before I change out the differential.

I have a rumbling/growling sound coming from the front end only when turning left on my 6-speed Coupe. So far I've replaced the axles...and thinking I may have gotten a bad one... replaced the right side axle again with a raxle. I replaced the right hub bearing. I've checked the balljoints. Today, I replaced the intermediate shaft bearing. The noise is still there - it sounds like a bad inner cv joint or some type of bearing going bad.

Before I go through the thrash of replacing the differential, I thought I try one more time to see if anyone has experienced this sound and solved it. I may replace the left side axle again - as I have heard of non- OEM axles being bad from the start.

blkonblkcpe · 07-05-08, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m3456y

Before I change out the differential.

I have a rumbling/growling sound coming from the front end only when turning left on my 6-speed Coupe. So far I've replaced the axles...and thinking I may have gotten a bad one... replaced the right side axle again with a raxle. I replaced the right hub bearing. I've checked the balljoints. Today, I replaced the intermediate shaft bearing. The noise is still there - it sounds like a bad inner cv joint or some type of bearing going bad.

Before I go through the thrash of replacing the differential, I thought I try one more time to see if anyone has experienced this sound and solved it. I may replace the left side axle again - as I have heard of non- OEM axles being bad from the start.

stupid question, but does it make the noise when the car is sitting stll, and turning the steering wheel?

m3456y · 07-05-08, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blkonblkcpe

stupid question, but does it make the noise when the car is sitting stll, and turning the steering wheel?

Nope. just driving and turning to the left - as in turning a corner. I even hooked up a wireless microphone to various parts of the suspension and listened with headphones to see if I could isolate the sound...no luck. I'm running out of ideas.

Socol · 07-05-08, 03:27 PM

Just for kicks, check your rear transmission mount.

m3456y · 07-05-08, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Socol

Just for kicks, check your rear transmission mount.

I replaced both side motor mounts, the front mount, and checked the rear mount which looked fine.

Socol · 07-05-08, 04:25 PM

Had a very, very similar problem; changed the axles and it fixed nothing. Coincidently enough, the problem only showed itself when making a left turn. The (6-speed) tranny mount appeared fine until it was taken off, turns out it was in two pieces.

m3456y · 07-05-08, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Socol

Had a very, very similar problem; changed the axles and it fixed nothing. Coincidently enough, the problem only showed itself when making a left turn. The (6-speed) tranny mount appeared fine until it was taken off, turns out it was in two pieces.

Interesting...well I happen to have a new rear tranny mount I can install. I'll throw that in there and see what happens before I go any further.

chapman89 · 07-05-08, 04:33 PM

Good luck with your search for the problem, I hope it's as simple as the rear tranny mount.

I had a weird sound the other day coming from the front end. Thankfully it was only the passenger side axle, which happened to be completely dry from the lack of grease. $200 later I have a new axle and no more weird sounds.

m3456y · 07-06-08, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Socol

Had a very, very similar problem; changed the axles and it fixed nothing. Coincidently enough, the problem only showed itself when making a left turn. The (6-speed) tranny mount appeared fine until it was taken off, turns out it was in two pieces.

I should have the new mount in this AM. I hope you are correct. The old one was not "in two pieces" but was in pretty poor shape.

91sedan · 07-12-08, 12:10 PM

I have a similar problem i'll try doing what was stated earlier. one more thing, I also have a sound coming from the passenger side front wheel area it makes a squeaking sound and a metal to metal rubbing sound up to about 20mph. Can anyone give me a general idea on what that might be?

94legendcpe · 07-12-08, 12:30 PM

^^ How are the brake pads on the front right looking? Could be the contact pieces letting you know the pad is getting low.

Billyjack187 · 07-12-08, 12:35 PM

Have you checked the steering knuckle the cv is connected to? Sometimes they get worn out, wheel bearings??? I know you said you did, but recheck it. As a wrench you gotta assume you messed up first..LOL sad but true. Then blame the parts. Howling comes from bad bearings, no doubt.

91sedan · 07-12-08, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 94legendcpe

^^ How are the brake pads on the front right looking? Could be the contact pieces letting you know the pad is getting low.

The front rims get alot of brake dust on them in just a few hours

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m3456y Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 654 iTrader: (11)	last request for help... Before I change out the differential. I have a rumbling/growling sound coming from the front end only when turning left on my 6-speed Coupe. So far I've replaced the axles...and thinking I may have gotten a bad one... replaced the right side axle again with a raxle. I replaced the right hub bearing. I've checked the balljoints. Today, I replaced the intermediate shaft bearing. The noise is still there - it sounds like a bad inner cv joint or some type of bearing going bad. Before I go through the thrash of replacing the differential, I thought I try one more time to see if anyone has experienced this sound and solved it. I may replace the left side axle again - as I have heard of non- OEM axles being bad from the start. __________________ 1993 Legend 6-speed coupe, 4cruizin is my hero 1992 NSX all Comptech 362 RWHP short gears, etc. 2004 Mini Cooper - MC40 John Cooper Works 1975 914 Porsche 6,500 actual miles

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Socol Welcome to my head Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, Not BC Posts: 1,001 Car 1: CL-S (Daily Driver) Car 2: ObsidianBlack KA8 iTrader: (5)	Had a very, very similar problem; changed the axles and it fixed nothing. Coincidently enough, the problem only showed itself when making a left turn. The (6-speed) tranny mount appeared fine until it was taken off, turns out it was in two pieces. __________________ Socol's Basic Website

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chapman89 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,747 Car 1: 1993 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (8)	Good luck with your search for the problem, I hope it's as simple as the rear tranny mount. I had a weird sound the other day coming from the front end. Thankfully it was only the passenger side axle, which happened to be completely dry from the lack of grease. $200 later I have a new axle and no more weird sounds. __________________ New pictures of my 93' LS sedan FS: OEM 15in Legend Wheels. Great condition! PM me! NC Legend Meet Info! CLICK HERE!

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94legendcpe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 749 Car 1: 1994 Taffeta White LS Coupe Car 2: 1993 GBP 6sp L Coupe Car 3: 08 Lexus RX350 iTrader: (11)	^^ How are the brake pads on the front right looking? Could be the contact pieces letting you know the pad is getting low. __________________ 1994 Tafetta White LS Coupe JDM one pieces JDM grille Minty fresh GS rims 15% all the way around

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Billyjack187 Wrench Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 207 Car 1: 1995 Chevy K2500 Turbo Diesel Car 2: 1992 Honda Accord LX Car 3: 1993 Acura Legend T2 iTrader: (0)	Have you checked the steering knuckle the cv is connected to? Sometimes they get worn out, wheel bearings??? I know you said you did, but recheck it. As a wrench you gotta assume you messed up first..LOL sad but true. Then blame the parts. Howling comes from bad bearings, no doubt. Last edited by Billyjack187 : 07-12-08 at 12:45 PM.

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