squeaking noise, tired of trying to figure it out by myself
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squeaking noise, tired of trying to figure it out by myself
alright so i haven't came across any threads that have similar symptoms. but my car squeals loudly when its on reverse, and in 1st through 3rd but only when i let off the gas and at lower rpm. first i thought it was my belts but they're nice and snug, then i checked my exhaust it was a bit loose, tightened it up but symptoms are still there. transmission mounts are fine, no movement, engine mounts, no more than the usual.
it only happens when in gear, so i'm guessing its something to do with the clutch components, about 6-8 months ago i took out my transmission and clutch was still great so i don't think that it's slipping. i was thinking more along the throw-out bearing. but i'm not sure, and i don't wanna engage on that much work to find out it wasn't. so if you guys could guide me if you've had this problem before it'll be great. or maybe something i forgot to check for first?
the car itself is not acting strange, gears go in just fine, revs up fine, drives fine, just the noise is annoying and embarrassing, i almost thought it was my break pads, but it only does it when in gear
it only happens when in gear, so i'm guessing its something to do with the clutch components, about 6-8 months ago i took out my transmission and clutch was still great so i don't think that it's slipping. i was thinking more along the throw-out bearing. but i'm not sure, and i don't wanna engage on that much work to find out it wasn't. so if you guys could guide me if you've had this problem before it'll be great. or maybe something i forgot to check for first?
the car itself is not acting strange, gears go in just fine, revs up fine, drives fine, just the noise is annoying and embarrassing, i almost thought it was my break pads, but it only does it when in gear
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just as an update, i was ******* around with different search terms, came upon a thread that had nothing to do with my symptoms, but someone did mention it near the end but the question was never answered,
so what is an oscillator, what does it do, where is it located, and what can i do to fix it in case that is my problem?
so what is an oscillator, what does it do, where is it located, and what can i do to fix it in case that is my problem?
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Just a guess, but is it a squeal or could it be considered a hum. I know when rearends get old, the slack between the gears will start humming/squealing, or perhaps a bearing in the rearend somewheres considering you say its coming from the back, Actually another guess, and following someone said u-joints, check the drive shaft where it goes onto the rearend (that is a u-joint) oil it. It could be squeaking at lower speeds and stopping when the shaft reaches a certain rpm. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!!
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K.C.
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thank you guys, it's definitely a squeak/squeal, just to add more symptoms about the same time i started noticing this squeal my car started to vibrate in 4th gear, not obssesively which made me ignore it.
Lfd75, i was looking online at more probabilities, i think you may be right. i'm planning on checking these tomorrow, i'll let you know, i just wanna get rid of it before it turns into a more expensive problem.
Lfd75, i was looking online at more probabilities, i think you may be right. i'm planning on checking these tomorrow, i'll let you know, i just wanna get rid of it before it turns into a more expensive problem.
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Whoa! This is news for a newbie. Could someone enlighten me on the u-joints in an '85 please?
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yeah i found this out today, what i thought would be a 30 minute job tops turned out to be un-fixable lol kinda, turns out mazda decided it'd be cool to press in the u-joints from 83-85, and they made like rivets or something to lock them in place. what most places do is get u-joints from an 82, then grind the rivets off the driveshaft and replace them, then install with the locks, but i don't know how much work that involves for a DIY job
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