i'm new... few concerning noises

92SVXLS-LDC · #1 10-23-2005, 11:34 PM

hi guys! i just bought an svx yesterday... i love it so far, and i've owned some neat cars in the past... acura legend, audi 80 quattro, saab 9000cse, and now my svx... i'm only 18, so i think i have a good start... theres a few noises that concern me... you forum guys know so much, so i'm wondering if you could maybe help me...

sometimes as soon as i start my car i hear a little squealing sound and it usually goes away within a few minutes... that one doesnt bother me so much....

when i'm in gear and i accelerate (normally between 1k and 2k rpms) i hear a metallic either vibrating or grinding noise... that one scares me, and it didnt do it when i test drove the car... it goes away as soon as i'm out of 2k rpm though...

and finally when i'm turning and accelerating hard i feel/hear pops in the front end... ball joints? i dunno

i got the car for pretty cheap expecting to do some repairs, but does this raise any HUGE flags to you guys?? and any help is greatly appreciated

Fuzz541 · #2 10-23-2005, 11:39 PM

Welcome aboard. I'm relatively new to SVX's too.

I'm in the middle of having a new transmission installed, as mine blew to hell. $525 for the 97 Ouback transmission, $150 for the 2001 Outback LTD rear differential to match (changing from stock 3.545 final drives to 4.444 final drives - will make the car much quicker and should help the tranny last longer due to better fluid flow @ higher rpm). It will cost $600-900 for the labor.

Have a nice day. And save your lunch money. You'll need it.

svx_commuter · #3 10-24-2005, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 92SVXLS-LDC

1) sometimes as soon as i start my car i hear a little squealing sound and it usually goes away within a few minutes... that one doesnt bother me so much....

2)when i'm in gear and i accelerate (normally between 1k and 2k rpms) i hear a metallic either vibrating or grinding noise... that one scares me, and it didnt do it when i test drove the car... it goes away as soon as i'm out of 2k rpm though...

3)and finally when i'm turning and accelerating hard i feel/hear pops in the front end... ball joints? i dunno

4)i got the car for pretty cheap expecting to do some repairs, but does this raise any HUGE flags to you guys?? and any help is greatly appreciated

1) That sounds like a slipping belt, PS ALT or AC
2) Check your heat shields on the exhaust. Hose clamps can tighten them up quickly and easily.
3) Front axles are bad or going bad. If the boots are broken you have to replace them. I drove for awhile with bad axles until the car started to shake going up hills. Stop turning and accelerating and they will last longer, even if it is fun.

mbtoloczko · #4 10-24-2005, 08:45 AM

^^^

What he said.

92SVXLS-LDC · #5 10-24-2005, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by svx_commuter

1) That sounds like a slipping belt, PS ALT or AC
2) Check your heat shields on the exhaust. Hose clamps can tighten them up quickly and easily.
3) Front axles are bad or going bad. If the boots are broken you have to replace them. I drove for awhile with bad axles until the car started to shake going up hills. Stop turning and accelerating and they will last longer, even if it is fun.

thanks alot, i think that sounds relieving, hopefully your right, and its not a transmission problem or something, would a transmission make a noise like #2? i hope not... i'll bring it into a shop tonight and get a better idea of whats goin on...

sperry · #6 10-24-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 92SVXLS-LDC

thanks alot, i think that sounds relieving, hopefully your right, and its not a transmission problem or something, would a transmission make a noise like #2? i hope not... i'll bring it into a shop tonight and get a better idea of whats goin on...

The heat shields are notorious on the SVX for rattling. Mine make the noise you describe at the same RPMs you listed. I'm willing to bet it's just the heat shields.

-JJ- · #7 10-24-2005, 08:30 PM

I had the same problem (number 2), i could hear a vibrating noise, i removed the heat shields on the exaust, it fixed most of the problem, but i ocasionally get a strange single pitch vibration / noise whilst at full throtle at low revs, still dont know what that one is???. anyhow my exaust dosnt rattle now! no more embarassment rolling around uni

92SVXLS-LDC · #8 10-24-2005, 08:37 PM

any undesirable effects from removing heatshields??? should i wrap the exhaust in heat insulating tape or something?

lhopp77 · #9 10-25-2005, 01:11 AM

If you take off the heatshields just be careful where you park. Never on dry grass. The resonator is also notorious for having strange noises internally. It is more of a hum or buzzing sound.

Lee