TeamCapri

Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Brakes/Suspension/Tires/Wheels => Topic started by: Casper on February 13, 2016, 06:48:10 PM

Title: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Casper on February 13, 2016, 06:48:10 PM
Hi All,

I cant find anything that seems similar to this issue.  My 93 N/A manual just started making a low resonance drumming noise when driving - it sounds like it is coming from the front right wheel (driver side in OZ) and has a slight vibration with it.  It occurs when driving at speed (60km/h for instance) and speeds up when applying the brakes.  It stops when vehicle is stopped.

I know my front struts are on the way out (a bit sloppy) but not sure if a suspension item or is it a CV joint?

I have only heard it with car fully loaded (2 adults and 2 children) - not sure yet if it occurs with just driver in vehicle.

Any thoughts or similar issues from anyone?

Thanks

Paul
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: chrispoe on February 13, 2016, 07:27:44 PM
Might be a wheel bearing starting to fail.
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Gaz on February 14, 2016, 12:37:46 AM
...drumming? Like a definitive, percussive sound? Do you feel it through the steering wheel? Check your brakes for anything out of place, and if they've gone past the minimum thickness, replace them.
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Rocketman on February 14, 2016, 10:32:20 AM
Could be a wheel bearing, or a bad tire / broken belt in the tire
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Gaz on February 14, 2016, 10:39:09 AM
Mmhmm. If you have access to a tire balancer that can force match the tire, that would be helpful.
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: batterydoctorsrl on March 30, 2016, 11:10:17 PM
busted strut mounts will make that noise.
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Casper on April 01, 2016, 07:07:06 AM
HI All,

thanks for the info provided - it seems the noise has stopped with the only difference being air pressure in tyres.  I do have a broken strut mount bearing (very clunky at times) and it may be linked to this - I will be replacing struts soon (and mount) so hopefully that may be the issue.

Thanks again.

Paul
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Casper on November 27, 2016, 11:05:00 PM
Its been some time with this one but mystery noise was a worn driveshaft - had it  replaced and no no noise....!!  Remember that one for next time.
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: Rocketman on November 28, 2016, 11:28:58 AM
Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: Drumming noise when driving
Post by: garlson on March 28, 2017, 06:30:30 AM
My car is having a weird noise. Will definitely check the driveshaft since my wheel bearings are in good condition.