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Re: weird noise

To: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>,
Subject: Re: weird noise
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 18:06:28 -0400
Could be a backing plate for the brake bent and causes the noise.

FWIW,  it's almost impossible to diagnose a noise problem w/o hearing it in
person.

If in doubt bring it to a mechanic.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: "datsun roadster mailist" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; "Hoon Kim"
<hoon@pixar.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: weird noise


> Too bad you can't be more descriptive, like "braaapa... braapa... huuha...
> huuha" or whatever.
>
> I'm embarassed to say I had some funny noise coming out of my car, and
tracked
> it down to loose emblem letters on the front of the hood. They sure make a
> racket if the clips are loose behind the letters. Some loctite fixed that.
Other
> noises I fixed were coming from a couple loose body to frame bolts, and
loose
> fender screws. Also check your bumper to frame bolts, shock absorber
mounts, and
> front suspension bolts. If it were a wheel problem you'd probably feel
some
> shimmy on the road, but it wouldn't hurt to check the wheel bearings, the
> caliper bolts, and lugs.
>
> Fred - So.SF
>
> _______________________ Reply Separator _________________________
> Subject: weird noise
> Author:  Hoon Kim <hoon@pixar.com>
> Date:    9/19/2001 12:25 PM
>
>
> OK
>
> I've been getting this weird noise coming from the car. I first
> thought that it was due to my cracked exhaust manifold, but after
> installing a header, the sound is still there. Here is the
> description of the noise.
>
> I mostly notice it coming out of the passenger side when I am driving
> along side a wall for the sound to bounce from. I'm not sure if it's
> a wheel problem or an exhaust problem. I first thought that it might
> be a bad connection between the muffler and the pipes connecting it
> since the sound seemed to come when I accelerated. Now without the
> noise from the cracked manifold gone, it sounds to be more of a
> metallic sound. The sound isn't sporadic, but not completely rhythmic
> either.
>
> My thoughts are it is either a brake/disc problem or an exhaust problem.
>
> Do you guys have any idea of what it could be, or things to look out
> for to narrow down the source? Thanks again.
> --
>
>
> Hoon Kim
> Pixar Animation Studios
> Emeryville, CA
> hoon@pixar.com
>
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