Question about some annoying noises
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From: San Antonio, TX
Question about some annoying noises So I am planning to do some maintenance (plugs/wires etc) in a few weeks and thought I would check out some other annoyances while I am working on the car. I have 3 questions:
1) What would be a likely cause of a popping noise (that can be felt in the steering wheel) when the wheels are turned (happens about half the time)? Also how hard would this be to fix?
2) What part of the rear suspension would be the most likely culprit for squeaking when going over bumps (like speed bumps etc)? It doesn't feel loose or unstable just makes and annoying speaking.
3) I have just recently noticed a small rattle in my exhaust when the motor is slowing down. I have drug the car a few times (gotta love the lack of ground clearance in fbods). The muffler isn't loose, nor are the pipes from the muffler back. I haven't had the car jacked up but I have access to a lift. Any suggestions...I am thinking it is a hanger or something else that has been knocked loose?
Thanks for the help.
1) What would be a likely cause of a popping noise (that can be felt in the steering wheel) when the wheels are turned (happens about half the time)? Also how hard would this be to fix?
2) What part of the rear suspension would be the most likely culprit for squeaking when going over bumps (like speed bumps etc)? It doesn't feel loose or unstable just makes and annoying speaking.
3) I have just recently noticed a small rattle in my exhaust when the motor is slowing down. I have drug the car a few times (gotta love the lack of ground clearance in fbods). The muffler isn't loose, nor are the pipes from the muffler back. I haven't had the car jacked up but I have access to a lift. Any suggestions...I am thinking it is a hanger or something else that has been knocked loose?
Thanks for the help.
Item #3 may be your cats. I know of a few people that have bottomed out their cars and in doing so smacked their cats to hell... That or it could be a heat shield. Definitely put the car on a lift or take it to a muffler shop to check out.
