3crows Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 In my 1986 GL 4WD 5 speed carbed; Started a couple weeks ago. It's a flapping sound that's coming from the front passenger side wheel well like something was wrapped around the CV axle making that flapping noise, but it ain't. It starts at about 15mph and seems to disappear between 20 to 25mph. In my mind I picture it making that flapping sound twice per revolution of the front tire. It's not a clicking sound to my ear since I have replaced clicking CV axles in the past. It makes the noise turning either way or going straight. The sound may continue at higher speeds and I'm just not hearing it over the sound of the engine. I've lifted the front wheel up and tried wiggling it in all directions but found no significant play anywhere and there was nothing wrapped around the axle and the CV boots are fine. It's the same kind of sound you'd get with something wrapped around your driveshaft. There's no wobbles or vibration at low or high speeds. For you old guys who remember putting a playing card on your bikes when you were kids that flapped against the spokes, sounds sorta like that but not quite so fast. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Dawg Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) I would check the break caliper... yA may have lost a clip that holds the pads in place.. Edited October 12, 2016 by Len Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Must be something loose somewhere. Take off the wheel, check the tire and check the brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3crows Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 I replaced the front right axle just in case that was it and it wasn't. What's a loose motor mount sound like? Blown head gasket or exhaust manifold gasket? Transmission mount? Be nice if I had a lift to check all this stuff instead of having to crawl under. Now it sounds like it's coming from the transmission area but still on the passenger side. Can only hear it under acceleration and then, not constant. Other than this weird sound it drives fine. S'pect I'll have to keep driving it 'til something breaks, then I'll know what it is and fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 You can rule out exhaust by getting rolling at a speed that makes the noise, then slip into neutral, Rev the engine a little. Never had a bad mount make that sort of noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 If its not a metal to metal sound (grinding, clicking , ect) then it may be a loose piece of fender trim, loose mudflap, or the plastic wheel well insert is loose. Sounds like you need a passenger to stick their head out of the window and take a look at it while your driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock93loyale Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 My 93 Loyale does the same thing. It turned out to be the radio antenna hitting my roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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