I hate unknown noises...

[ridered777]

Help Toms!!

Haha. I have a noise coming from the front end of the car, sounds drive-line related.

First, how I believe it happened. I was in a cobblestone intersection going straight, and got cut-off bad. Bad enough to get the ABS to kick in. I heard a thump from what seemed to be the top-hat on the passenger side.

Since then my car has been making a noise when rolling. It doesn't do it any worse when accelerating, nor does it go away when braking. It's certainly speed related, as it gets faster and louder at higher speeds, regardless of engine load.

It sounds like a ticking. A little deeper than a lifter tick actually. The best way I can think of describing it is when you were a child, if you ever put playing cards in the spokes of your bicycle... this sounds VERY similar. Comes from what seems to be front passenger side of vehicle. Turning in either direction doesn't seem to change the intensity or duration.

I have been underneath the car looking around. My first guess was a loose tie-rod, as its definitely a vibration. I've looked around, and moved everything hoping to find something loose. But no luck. I just wish I could get under the car while it's moving...

Any idea's guys? I've checked tie-rod connections, sway bar connections, CV axles, and a-arm bushings. I'm at a loss. She's my DD, and my only car, so I gotta get this figured out. I have work on Sunday.

-Craig