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ImNickjames13 · 09-29-2010, 02:21 PM

Hey everyone, today as I was driving home from work (on the PA Turnpike) i noticed my steering wheel starting to shake a little and an odd knocking noise, at first I thought maybe I had flat tire so I pulled over to check, nope. So I go off at the next exit to give it a better look without cars wizzing by at 75 mph.
The knocking does not happen if I am accelerating or braking semi-hard but if I am maintaining a speed then it does, the faster I'm going the faster the knocking.
Transmission fluid all over the place in the engine bay. But I pulled the dipstick and it didn't look low.

If anyone knows what might be wrong with it help would be greatly appreciated because I'm supposed to go up to visit my buddy at Bloomsberg this weekend but if I can't figure out what's wrong I won't be making the trip.

bigslowchevy · 09-29-2010, 02:48 PM

Sounds like an axle to me

jpalamar · 09-29-2010, 02:53 PM

Jack that bad boy up and take a look. Lots of suspension parts/bushings under there.

Also make sure your wheels are properly torqued.

ImNickjames13 · 09-29-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Jack that bad boy up and take a look. Lots of suspension parts/bushings under there.

I wouldn't know what i'm looking for. I don't really know all that much mechanically unfortunately

**Got Insulin?** · 09-29-2010, 02:56 PM

How do you know something is leaking? Are you leaving puddles or what? Sound like it could definately be an axle, which would explain why it's making that sound at speed.

ImNickjames13 · 09-29-2010, 03:00 PM

not leaving puddles that I noticed today but there is fluid all over in the engine bay. so something was leaking at some point least

jpalamar · 09-29-2010, 03:13 PM

Did you check the trans fluid properly(assuming your an auto since you have a dipstick)? Can must be running and at operating temp to get an accurate read.

So far it has me thinking axle too.

ImNickjames13 · 09-29-2010, 03:16 PM

it is leaving a puddle in my driveway about to jack it up and see if anything looks out of place

I did check it while it was running and was hot. And yes it's an auto/Sportronic

grimm · 09-29-2010, 03:25 PM

check your lug nuts.

WolfsFang · 09-29-2010, 03:30 PM

my car does the same thing around 75+ mph. starts to shake and when i engine brake the car moves side to side. also happened when i was on the highway. was going about 70 around a long left turn. car started to shake from left to right, not like a little shake but like someone trying to shove it off the road. if you have the same problem as me i think it can be a tie rod or a wheel bearing. and i have no tools to jack up my car to check for wheel play :<

jpalamar · 09-29-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsFang

my car does the same thing around 75+ mph. starts to shake and when i engine brake the car moves side to side. also happened when i was on the highway. was going about 70 around a long left turn. car started to shake from left to right, not like a little shake but like someone trying to shove it off the road. if you have the same problem as me i think it can be a tie rod or a wheel bearing. and i have no tools to jack up my car to check for wheel play :<

Doesn't your car have an emergency jack? It is a PITA but its better then wrecking your car of killing someone. Get you car checked out man. If your close to 19512 you could use my tools and jack if needed.

ImNickjames13 · 09-29-2010, 04:06 PM

Problems seems to have stopped. Although I will have to do something about the leaking tans fluid. Thanks everybody.
Mod please lock

05OCsrt-4 · 09-29-2010, 08:18 PM

problems like that just don't go away, figure it out soon before you regret ignoring it

DPancoast · 09-29-2010, 09:45 PM

my buddy matt and I will take a look at it for free if you're willing to come down to his house in Chalfont. Let me know

mx931 · 09-29-2010, 10:02 PM

dont lock it, the problem just isnt gonna go away haha.....i had a dirtbike, and we rebuilt the top end, like 2 weeks into it it ran hard but leaked a lotta oil and fouled plugs...we changed jets everything. then it stopped and the thing ripped....an hour into that practice day the top end went agian

lifes not that easy

05OCsrt-4 · 09-29-2010, 10:20 PM

it sounds like something really bad in the suspension, like wheelbearing, balljoint, maybe tie rod, or a wheel loose. an axle would vibrate during deceleration and if bad enough during braking

i_ride_fieroGT · 09-29-2010, 10:38 PM

It sounds like you have an axel problem.

ourbloodykisses · 09-29-2010, 10:40 PM

no, their is no way that is the axle. check your lugs. you can wiggle your wheel up and down, and left to right. does it make noise then?

ImNickjames13 · 09-30-2010, 11:09 AM

Sorry guys when I said the problem is gone it's because it was the lugs, tightened them up took it for a nice little drive and we're all good now. I feel stupid now though that I didn't even think to check them at first.
Trans fluid is still leaking though. gotta take care of that today

grimm · 09-30-2010, 11:12 AM

i had the exact same problem and felt like a complete idiot as well. silly loose lug nuts.

09-29-2010, 02:21 PM	#1
ImNickjames13 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Willow Grove Member #14631 My Ride: '08 Nissan Frontier '94 Honda CBR F2 iTrader: (0)	Help me figure out whats wrong Hey everyone, today as I was driving home from work (on the PA Turnpike) i noticed my steering wheel starting to shake a little and an odd knocking noise, at first I thought maybe I had flat tire so I pulled over to check, nope. So I go off at the next exit to give it a better look without cars wizzing by at 75 mph. The knocking does not happen if I am accelerating or braking semi-hard but if I am maintaining a speed then it does, the faster I'm going the faster the knocking. Transmission fluid all over the place in the engine bay. But I pulled the dipstick and it didn't look low. If anyone knows what might be wrong with it help would be greatly appreciated because I'm supposed to go up to visit my buddy at Bloomsberg this weekend but if I can't figure out what's wrong I won't be making the trip. __________________ Broad Street Bullies. Nothing's flyer than a Flyers fan. Last edited by ImNickjames13; 09-29-2010 at 03:02 PM.

09-29-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Jack that bad boy up and take a look. Lots of suspension parts/bushings under there. Also make sure your wheels are properly torqued. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

09-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#5
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	How do you know something is leaking? Are you leaving puddles or what? Sound like it could definately be an axle, which would explain why it's making that sound at speed. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

09-29-2010, 03:00 PM	#6
ImNickjames13 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Willow Grove Member #14631 My Ride: '08 Nissan Frontier '94 Honda CBR F2 iTrader: (0)	not leaving puddles that I noticed today but there is fluid all over in the engine bay. so something was leaking at some point least __________________ Broad Street Bullies. Nothing's flyer than a Flyers fan. Last edited by ImNickjames13; 09-29-2010 at 03:04 PM.

09-29-2010, 03:13 PM	#7
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Did you check the trans fluid properly(assuming your an auto since you have a dipstick)? Can must be running and at operating temp to get an accurate read. So far it has me thinking axle too. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

09-29-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
bigslowchevy Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1335 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like an axle to me

09-29-2010, 03:16 PM	#8
ImNickjames13 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Willow Grove Member #14631 My Ride: '08 Nissan Frontier '94 Honda CBR F2 iTrader: (0)	it is leaving a puddle in my driveway about to jack it up and see if anything looks out of place I did check it while it was running and was hot. And yes it's an auto/Sportronic __________________ Broad Street Bullies. Nothing's flyer than a Flyers fan. Last edited by ImNickjames13; 09-29-2010 at 03:21 PM.

09-29-2010, 03:25 PM	#9
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	check your lug nuts. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-29-2010, 03:30 PM	#10
WolfsFang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: the only state that can FIST PUMP!!! (mahwah) Member #17214 My Ride: 2013 Scion FRS iTrader: (0)	my car does the same thing around 75+ mph. starts to shake and when i engine brake the car moves side to side. also happened when i was on the highway. was going about 70 around a long left turn. car started to shake from left to right, not like a little shake but like someone trying to shove it off the road. if you have the same problem as me i think it can be a tie rod or a wheel bearing. and i have no tools to jack up my car to check for wheel play :<

09-29-2010, 04:06 PM	#12
ImNickjames13 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Willow Grove Member #14631 My Ride: '08 Nissan Frontier '94 Honda CBR F2 iTrader: (0)	Problems seems to have stopped. Although I will have to do something about the leaking tans fluid. Thanks everybody. Mod please lock __________________ Broad Street Bullies. Nothing's flyer than a Flyers fan. Last edited by ImNickjames13; 09-29-2010 at 04:39 PM.

09-29-2010, 10:02 PM	#15
mx931 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 215 Member #15403 My Ride: jdm nissan, looking for bike! iTrader: (0)	dont lock it, the problem just isnt gonna go away haha.....i had a dirtbike, and we rebuilt the top end, like 2 weeks into it it ran hard but leaked a lotta oil and fouled plugs...we changed jets everything. then it stopped and the thing ripped....an hour into that practice day the top end went agian lifes not that easy

09-29-2010, 10:38 PM	#17
i_ride_fieroGT Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: all over Member #10595 My Ride: Does not hit mivec anymore.(DD) 06 solstice 5 speed. 84 IMSA Fiero5 speed. 87 Fiero GT 5 speed iTrader: (0)	It sounds like you have an axel problem.

09-29-2010, 10:40 PM	#18
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	no, their is no way that is the axle. check your lugs. you can wiggle your wheel up and down, and left to right. does it make noise then? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-30-2010, 11:09 AM	#19
ImNickjames13 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Willow Grove Member #14631 My Ride: '08 Nissan Frontier '94 Honda CBR F2 iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys when I said the problem is gone it's because it was the lugs, tightened them up took it for a nice little drive and we're all good now. I feel stupid now though that I didn't even think to check them at first. Trans fluid is still leaking though. gotta take care of that today __________________ Broad Street Bullies. Nothing's flyer than a Flyers fan.

09-30-2010, 11:12 AM	#20
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	i had the exact same problem and felt like a complete idiot as well. silly loose lug nuts. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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