Jibs Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 So I get my Brat back a couple of days ago after getting some welding and hammering done, and I go to turn the corner at lunch and I hear this grinding noise up front somewhere. Whenever I give it gas, there is a metal on metal sound somewhere. I can't give it gas without the sound. So I throw it in 4 Hi and I am fine. Drove it back to my work and checked oil which was very low. When I picked the car the guy said everything was checked and was fine. I can't take it back because they'll charge me a couple of hundred dollars to check around. Any idea of what it could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 front dif was thirsty time to change fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Share Posted June 2, 2004 I checked the transmission fluid as well and it was fine. Does it go bad? The car was sitting for a while, does that matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 it can break down, collect water and rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Share Posted June 2, 2004 I wouldn't have seized the engine if I can drive it in 4WD right? I'll check that tomorrow, I left the Brat at work. Is there anything else it might be off the top of your head so I can have a guy look at it tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Does it happen when you turn or when you accelerate? Does it grind when the Brat coasts or does it only happen when its in gear. Did it make this sound before you gave the car to the mechanic? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted June 2, 2004 Author Share Posted June 2, 2004 It happens only when I accelerate and only when in gear. It didn't have any problems when I took it in, but it was beat up kinda bad when I took it to him. It drove fine over there and fine after I got it but 3 days after it craps out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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