noises

[Tim Conway]

OK, I have a 2000 Forester with 174 K miles. I've replaced the two front CV
joints and solved that rapping noise.
Then I replaced the two front struts and mounts etc. That solved the other
noises. But now there is still another noise that I hear when I turn into
my apartment complex over the dips in the road. I had them check the
motor/trans mounts. Could they have missed that? What else could it be?
It just sounds like something is loose and shifting or flexing. TIA for any
suggestions.

 

[John McGaw]

OK, I have a 2000 Forester with 174 K miles. I've replaced the two front CV
joints and solved that rapping noise.
Then I replaced the two front struts and mounts etc. That solved the other
noises. But now there is still another noise that I hear when I turn into
my apartment complex over the dips in the road. I had them check the
motor/trans mounts. Could they have missed that? What else could it be? It
just sounds like something is loose and shifting or flexing. TIA for any
suggestions.

Exhaust system hangers allowing that mass to shift? Rear suspension?
Everything else in the front suspension except for struts and mounts (such
as bushings)? Steering components? Does the noise happen when turning
either direction?

 

[Tim Conway]

Exhaust system hangers allowing that mass to shift? Rear suspension?
Everything else in the front suspension except for struts and mounts (such
as bushings)? Steering components? Does the noise happen when turning
either direction?

It seems to be related more to the dips or bumps in the road. Maybe it is
the suspension.

 

[Illuminated]

Check the gearbox rear mount/support bracket, it is a steel and rubber
contraption, the rubber bit could be shot after 10 years.

"Tim Conway" wrote in message

OK, I have a 2000 Forester with 174 K miles. I've replaced the two front CV
joints and solved that rapping noise.
Then I replaced the two front struts and mounts etc. That solved the other
noises. But now there is still another noise that I hear when I turn into
my apartment complex over the dips in the road. I had them check the
motor/trans mounts. Could they have missed that? What else could it be?
It just sounds like something is loose and shifting or flexing. TIA for any
suggestions.

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

It seems to be related more to the dips or bumps in the road. Maybe it is
the suspension.

How are the ball joints? They tend to make a lot of noise under the
conditions you describe when they're about done.

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

OK, I have a 2000 Forester with 174 K miles.  I've replaced the two front CV
joints and solved that rapping noise.
Then I replaced the two front struts and mounts etc.  That solved the other
noises.  But now there is still another noise that I hear when I turn into
my apartment complex over the dips in the road.  I had them check the
motor/trans mounts.  Could they have missed that?  What else could itbe?
It just sounds like something is loose and shifting or flexing.  TIA for any
suggestions.

I'd add anti-sway bar and its links/bushings to the list of item to
inspect.

 

[Tim Conway]

OK, I have a 2000 Forester with 174 K miles. I've replaced the two front
CV
joints and solved that rapping noise.
Then I replaced the two front struts and mounts etc. That solved the other
noises. But now there is still another noise that I hear when I turn into
my apartment complex over the dips in the road. I had them check the
motor/trans mounts. Could they have missed that? What else could it be?
It just sounds like something is loose and shifting or flexing. TIA for
any
suggestions.

I'd add anti-sway bar and its links/bushings to the list of item to
inspect.

Thanks. The ball joints were just inspected with the other work done. Also
put new sway bar links/bushings on with the struts/mounts. I'll check into
the transmission mount and steering.

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

Thanks.  The ball joints were just inspected with the other work done.  Also
put new sway bar links/bushings on with the struts/mounts.  I'll check into
the transmission mount and steering.

Hmmmm, while I wouldn't expect it to be loud, sometimes brake pads
will make a little noise. If they are ill-fitting aftermarket or some
spring/backing shims are messed up. probably only occur on brake
application. Maybe only the first time for forward after backing up,
OR first application backing up after going forward.

did that make sense?

Can the noise be duplicated by bouncing the front end up and down? If
not, you may need to insist on taking your mech for a ride to your
complex's entrance to duplicate the noise.

 

[Dave__67]

OK, I have a 2000 Forester with 174 K miles.  I've replaced the two front CV
joints and solved that rapping noise.
Then I replaced the two front struts and mounts etc.  That solved the other
noises.  But now there is still another noise that I hear when I turn into
my apartment complex over the dips in the road.  I had them check the
motor/trans mounts.  Could they have missed that?  What else could itbe?
It just sounds like something is loose and shifting or flexing.  TIA for any
suggestions.

Sometimes a rear-suspension link/arm or sway bar/end link can hit the
exhaust in the rear.


Dacve