Noise Diagnosis

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Jul 26, 2006 | 04:43 AM

sweetmeat

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 1,057

Likes: 0

From: Philly Suburbs

Noise Diagnosis

I am consistently hearing a metal vibrating noise under the car. This noise is prominent around 5K rpms on both acceleration and deceleration. I cannot seem to reproduce the noise as frequently with the car parked. I had a hard time determining where it was coming from, but seem to think it is towards the rear, on the passenger side.

Ive checked underneath the car and do not see any clearance issues with any of my exhaust components. If I wiggle the exhaust it does squeak a bit, but does not sounds like the noise I hear under load.

I have had a Tanabe SMH installed for about 4 months now and until now I have not had any noise issues.

Any thoughts?

Jul 26, 2006 | 07:25 AM

xviper

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 37,305

Likes: 18

Your exhaust moves a lot more than you may think when being driven under load. "Wiggling" it won't always show you what's going on. You need to really give the thing a few good thumps all along its length.

Jul 26, 2006 | 07:42 AM

sweetmeat

Thread Starter

Registered User

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 1,057

Likes: 0

From: Philly Suburbs

[QUOTE=xviper,Jul 26 2006, 11:25 AM] Your exhaust moves a lot more than you may think when being driven under load.

Jul 26, 2006 | 07:57 AM

xviper

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 37,305

Likes: 18

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetmeat,Jul 26 2006, 09:42 AM

What is the remedy for the squeaking?

That kinda depends on what's making the squeak.

Aug 1, 2006 | 05:57 AM

J Nick

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 249

Likes: 0

From: Pensacola, Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetmeat,Jul 26 2006, 10:42 AM

thanks xviper. I did manage to make it squeak when I was under the car. What is the remedy for the squeaking?. Im gonna buy a test pipe and see if that cures the noise...I have a feeling the new bolts and gaskets will help.

I am sorry but what is a test pipe?