schlit Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 80,000 miles, automatic A quick metallic sounding buzzing occurs from the rear INTERMITTANTLY when accelerating. It does it both while driving straight and turning. Its not a heat shield. This is my girlfriend's car, so I dont know much about Subarus and cant tell if its the rear diff, bad wheel bearings, etc. Did a search and nothing really matches what I'm hearing. If anyone can give me a push in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Most likely would be a failing wheel bearing - or two. The rear bearings are the main weak-link on that generation of Forester/Impreza. Apart from needing a hyrdraulic press to remove the bearing from the hub, it's not a complicated job. But whether you DIY it or not, the rear bearings the place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 brakes grabbing? perhaps a warped rear rotor? when my bearings went/are going i've never gotten a squeak persay... well... only when it had completely failed, and the axle was floating in a sea of bearing juice... (metal bits + grease = bearing juice) but when you reach that stage its' more of a screaming death like sound.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlit Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 brakes grabbing? perhaps a warped rear rotor? when my bearings went/are going i've never gotten a squeak persay... well... only when it had completely failed, and the axle was floating in a sea of bearing juice... (metal bits + grease = bearing juice) but when you reach that stage its' more of a screaming death like sound.... The brakes arent grabbing at all. Rear pads are OK. I would have thought if it were a bearing problem it would be a constant noise when the wheels are rotating...not just during acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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