Low Speed Turning Drive-train Noise
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hey guys, had that problem forever and had to take it to the dealership 4 times, every time they said it was normal and that they all do that. I know thats totally untrue because we had another mini that never made that noise. they finally did a transmision fluid flush and the noise went away. On occasion I hear it but its quiet and does not happen very often
hey guys, had that problem forever and had to take it to the dealership 4 times, every time they said it was normal and that they all do that. I know thats totally untrue because we had another mini that never made that noise. they finally did a transmision fluid flush and the noise went away. On occasion I hear it but its quiet and does not happen very often
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From: Houston, TX
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I too have developed a similar sound from the driver's side front wheel, like a loud clicking metal-on-metal whenever the car's (2005 S, no lsd, conv. tires, 25K) being turned hard to the right, but only after it's been driven for awhile, never cold.
sure sounds like a wheel bearing going out or something related to that, because the noise is getting louder over time
had an 4w alignment 2 months ago, along with a DM flywheel/clutch replacement about a month before that. at first I thought I had a big rock or nail in the tire but that's not the case. car is going in thurs the 29th for a thorough front end inspection so I'll keep ya posted
extended warranties a gamble?? for this car they're certainly not.
sure sounds like a wheel bearing going out or something related to that, because the noise is getting louder over time
had an 4w alignment 2 months ago, along with a DM flywheel/clutch replacement about a month before that. at first I thought I had a big rock or nail in the tire but that's not the case. car is going in thurs the 29th for a thorough front end inspection so I'll keep ya posted
extended warranties a gamble?? for this car they're certainly not.
Last edited by sequence; May 20, 2008 at 06:29 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Houston, TX
I have an '05 MCS. All is great with it although I have one concern....
When just starting to move forward, only while turning, I hear drive-train noise that sounds a bit loud to me. It sounds like a non-lubricated rubbing. I can also keep the sound happening if I do donuts at a slow, slow speed in a parking lot or the such.
Has anyone experienced this and/or know what the problem might be or if it is a problem at all?
Thanks for testing and replying!
PS I have 5300 miles on our MCS and it is a manual trans w/ LSD and sport package.
When just starting to move forward, only while turning, I hear drive-train noise that sounds a bit loud to me. It sounds like a non-lubricated rubbing. I can also keep the sound happening if I do donuts at a slow, slow speed in a parking lot or the such.
Has anyone experienced this and/or know what the problem might be or if it is a problem at all?
Thanks for testing and replying!
PS I have 5300 miles on our MCS and it is a manual trans w/ LSD and sport package.
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