MDW Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have an interesting sound coming from somewhere towards the right front of my 86" Brat. It's not a grinding sound, it is rhythmic and speeds up in correlation with the speed of the car. It's kind of like a "clack clack clack clack" not terribly loud, can't hear it with the radio on. Drives/runs fine. What could this be. What should I do to further diagnose? Thanks for your help! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe5 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sounds like classic cv joint. You can drive it for a while but eventually you'll need to swap it out. Not too bad of a job. It was actually the first fix I did on my subie (or any car for that matter) and it was manageable then, easy to do now after doing a couple times. Hardest part is getting new axle through wheel bearing but there are some good tricks if you get to that point. Its a good time to replace other front end parts if your in there. Good luck with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 if they are original OEM axles (green cups, probably) ... I would clean, regrease and reboot both cvj and doj. You will find volumes of info about inferior replacement axles. Don't buy them. Not sure on the clack clack .... usually it is described as a click click. Find empty parking lot ... drive in tightest turning circle left ... then right. You should hear more distinct clicking that way... maybe some grinding in this mode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thank You! There is a replacement axel on that side, and i believe it is flinging oil and grease, I probably should have mentioned that. This is probably issue, would you agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thank You! There is a replacement axel on that side, and i believe it is flinging oil and grease, I probably should have mentioned that. This is probably issue, would you agree? Yep. As has already been stated, classic CV axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Cv joints usually only make noise while turning and accelerating till they are about to blow. What popped into my head is a loose caliper and brake pad. This would drown out at speed. Does it disappear when you apply the brakes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 OP... correct. When boots tear, all the grease is flung out with centrifugal force. As joint drys out, the clicking begins. I have cleaned, regreased and rebooted several axles with 100% success. Alot of the older replacement axles were built well and are 'almost' as good as OEM. I would try fixing the axle ... if you have some tools, some skills and a keen desire to get dirty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 if you have some tools, some skills and a keen desire to get dirty. Check, debatable and check 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Check, debatable and check It is a good thing to become versed with, owning one of these cars you'll put the skill to use in the future, more than likely anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I agree, and have been getting super dirty already, I feel like my projects never end. Which is a good thing! This will be my first time replacing a axle, but by the sounds of it, I better get used to it with this car! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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