[Ackvigend]

would warping also explain why suddenly my new front pads are squeling on every single stop now . i had them for 2 months w/no issue, but they now scream all the time. and now that i think about it, the noises came about around the same time the vibrations did.

Well maybe, but first check your brake pads if they are loose. Did you apply disk
queit(like a glue) on the brake pads? If not try to put some so that your brake pads doesn't get loose when you apply your brakes and It shouldn't sqeak. BTW Cleaning your brakes might help.

 

[aquapura]

guess what

the front rotors were in fact warped. but rather than change only the front rotors, i'm considering putting the extra money in and go cross-drilled on all four. now i know brembo is the best way to go, but am curious to the quality of the brakes listed on ebay? as anyone had any experience w/those?

 

[carlos_cet]

I changed all the rotors and brake pads in my car and it was smoother. Than yesterday I got 4 new tires and now the car runs smooth as S%*^! I don't have any more vibrations at high speeds or 2500-3500 RPM. I thought that I would need to replace the engine and tranny mounts but the problems solved. Check your tires. :werd:

 

[yetchh]

lol... mines gone... sweet...

 

[chupper]

I have the same symptoms right now and took it to the shop today thinking it was the axel shaft(left). He said he saw nothing wrong. I have the vibrations only when accelerating and I also here a chirping squeeking type noise when I let up from accelerating but don't take my foot completely off the gas. I'm stumped and now thinking it could be a tranny mount. I'm getting frustrated

Alright - that above seems to be me talking. My car is going in tomorrow to the Acura dealer - I'll ask them too, but I was wondering if I could get some feedback from you guys first. It's a 1992 Legend Coupe w/ 63k miles.

1)I hear that chirping/squeeking/rattling noise during SLIGHT accelerations around 1.50-2.5RPMS and ONLY at low speeds (15-34mph). This has been going on for a while (about 2 months) but it has just been a noise so I've been blowing it off.

2)Now today I noticed the car shakes (seems like its from the front end) between 45-80+ mph. You can REALLY feel it between 60-80+ (haven't tried above 80). I also am putting on new tires tomorrow (and getting a coolant flush because my temp guage seems to rise often - while I read through the overheating forum with much frustration).

What should I have them check? Motor mounts? Is it just the tires (those are getting replaced - but that squeeking noise??)? Tranny Mounts (sounds like that from the thread)?

I don't know if #1 is related or not to #2 - I found this thread on #1 but #2 either way NEEDS to get fixed - http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=56852

Please let me know. I'm certainly not a rich person and I can't afford to diagnose and fix everything (probably like 90% of the rest of this forum).

Thanks so much for your help in advance!

 

[chupper]

Help! Please???

Sorry, just bumpin this back to the top. Car is going in TODAY - I read through again - I am 50% thinking (AND BEGGING) its tires cuz I have all new tires in the trunk they are going to be putting on and 50% it is a mount - but maybe even brakes rubbing? It doesn't shake at all when I brake though, and it shakes ONLY during acceleration above 45 mph

 

[yetchh]

youd know if it was your discs as they do it most of the time and especially when you brake

 

[kcarmack]

My car does the same thing. I replaced both axles and it did not help. My mechanic thinks it is the torque converter. I don't know it is so annoying. I wish someone would find the answer to this problem.

 

[chupper]

BOTH Axles??? What did that cost you!?!?!?!

has he looked at your motor or tranny mounts yet? Torque converter - eek, that sounds expensive...

 

[jno2968326]

please check you inner cv axles.(not the outter ones that normally go bad.)

 

[chupper]

Alright. I've done a bunch of research based on what people told me here and what I've heard.

I have two things that seem to be very highly probable as the culprit:

A. Problem with my CV axles
B. Wheel Bearings

Again, my tires are replaced and wheels balanced, and the vibration still happens. It's only during acceleration (foot on the gas) and between 45-80+ and it seems to get worse when there is someone sitting in the front passenger seat. It does happen (but not as often) when the front passenger seat is empty. In addition, my car does not veer left or right during the vibration (drives as normal) but it does feel like a deep hard vibration with a grinding/roaring noise.

So, a few questions with these possible culprits:
1. Which one (or something else) do you guys suspect it is based on this info?
2. I'm getting this serviced at the Acura dealer AGAIN tomorrow (Tuesday). What I'm I looking at for cost with this stuff?
3. I'm not that smart with my Acura yet (owned a MB 300E for a long time) but is there something I can do to check?

Basically, I'm just trying to keep cost low and minimize time in the shop as my wife and I (being newlyweds) use only this car.

Thanks again guys! This forum has been extremely beneficial.

 

[DrWho]

Alright. I've done a bunch of research based on what people told me here and what I've heard.

I have two things that seem to be very highly probable as the culprit:

A. Problem with my CV axles
B. Wheel Bearings

Again, my tires are replaced and wheels balanced, and the vibration still happens. It's only during acceleration (foot on the gas) and between 45-80+ and it seems to get worse when there is someone sitting in the front passenger seat. It does happen (but not as often) when the front passenger seat is empty. In addition, my car does not veer left or right during the vibration (drives as normal) but it does feel like a deep hard vibration with a grinding/roaring noise.

So, a few questions with these possible culprits:
1. Which one (or something else) do you guys suspect it is based on this info?
2. I'm getting this serviced at the Acura dealer AGAIN tomorrow (Tuesday). What I'm I looking at for cost with this stuff?
3. I'm not that smart with my Acura yet (owned a MB 300E for a long time) but is there something I can do to check?

Basically, I'm just trying to keep cost low and minimize time in the shop as my wife and I (being newlyweds) use only this car.

Thanks again guys! This forum has been extremely beneficial.

sounds like the CV axles are really bad and they might not be manufacture brand. I had some after markets before and that's how mines sounded and drove. also my tire were wearing so it made the problem worse. could be the bearings too they also make a sound.

the price from the dealer could cost you about $400+ from the acura dealer at a specialist it could be lower.

bearings might cost you about $300 + at the dealer

 

[yetchh]

sorry to be a gimp but its cv joint not axle and its the outer ones that go bad due to the turning action imposed on them and the fact the when the boot tears they spin all the grease out.. ive noticed that the cv joints on these cars tend to be way chunkier than most which would explain the large amonts of vibration.. rwd drive shafts have a four point spider and when needle bearings go they vibrate like mad and the legend only has a three.. most cv joints have a cage containing up to 6 15mm ball bearings that the axle sits in and only clicks badly when they go... strange

 

[chupper]

Well guys, thanks for all your help. The dealer FINALLY (as if that took long enough) said that its the passenger side inner CV axle. They said (as yetchh said) that all the grease was gone on that one. They tried to persuade me to do the driver side, but I'm thinking, if it looks OK, leave it - as they are charging me $575 a side. Think that's too much?

If so, send me a name of a good indy shop in the NW suburbs of Chicago. Otherwise, our savings just got a nice huge chunk taken out of it.

Thanks guys, I'll let you know if it ACTUALLY fixes the problem, but my guess is that it does.

 

[jno2968326]

i said to check the inners 5 post previously because i recognised his symtoms and have been thru it many times with my legends.i think $500 whatever is way to much try more like $150 per axle and that's including labor.i purchased my axles from napa for $60 each and they have a lifetime warranty so when they go bad i have them taken off and returned for 2 new one's. i have been doing this for about 10 years. my mechanic charges me $75 for both sides. :eek2:

 

[yetchh]

that does sound a little excesive but then i only know nz numbers and its about $120-150nz to replace a cv doesnt matter which(70c US to the NZ dollar) also includes cv

 

[chupper]

i said to check the inners 5 post previously because i recognised his symtoms and have been thru it many times with my legends.i think $500 whatever is way to much try more like $150 per axle and that's including labor.i purchased my axles from napa for $60 each and they have a lifetime warranty so when they go bad i have them taken off and returned for 2 new one's. i have been doing this for about 10 years. my mechanic charges me $75 for both sides. :eek2:

Gosh - well my only problem is trying to find a decent mechanic. Maybe I'll see what I can find online - right now the search is coming up dry !

 

[chupper]

no where is 80mph the speed limit in this country, so you shouldnt have to worry

And just in case anyone comes in here aftewards to research this problem - the vibrations for me occurred even as low as 35mph. I think 90% of the time its higher speed, but depending on where people sit, terrain, etc. it can be much lower.

 

[legend4life95]

Chupper,
Please post back here and let us know if this fixes your car. I know I told you in that message that mine had quit doing it for a couple weeks and it had not done it again. Two days after I told you that..mine started back up .

I have the exact same symptoms as you but my mechanic said nothing was wrong with my axels and he could'nt find anything else wrong either. Anyway..could you please keep us updated. Thanks and good luck.

 

[DrWho]

acura gonna charge more being they are the dealer but you have to think about it. they have better parts!!!

I dealt with those cheap kind before coming from other automovtive shops and I'd rather have the acura brand.
check around your area for a honda acura specialist that's probably the best you can get for a lower price. I had two sides done for $500 at a specailist. still riding strong no rips yet and no click click turning the corner.