Cold Driving Noise - what is it

DonP · 10-23-2006, 09:22 AM

'95 SL2, 128K miles, 5-speed manual.

When engine and car are cold (say 45 degrees), until system is warm - perhaps 6 miles or so, when taking gradual left curves at modest speed, or when going over road irregularities that would tend to push up the right front wheel, I hear a sort of groan or growl sound from the passenger side. This is only when there is additional pressure on the right front wheel, and when the car gets warm, the noise goes away.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

BarnOwl · 10-23-2006, 10:47 AM

I seem to remember a post from ssicarman that said that it was the bearings in the half axle shaft. You know that straight shaft coming out of the passenger side of the transaxle. I don't remember whether he said they could be lubed or not. I could also be suffering from a faulty memory.

92SL1Mann · 10-23-2006, 06:31 PM

had the same thing on the 92 sl1 ...was the upper engine mount

DonP · 10-23-2006, 09:08 PM

That looks like the issue, top engine mount. It has a finger width gap at the top and the rubber is cracked allowing metal-to-metal contact.

I guess part of my day tomorrow is now accounted for.

Any good reason to avoid the AdvanceAutoParts life-time warranty "Pioneer Products Engine Mount" for about $44 + tax with in-store pickup?

10-23-2006, 09:22 AM	#1
DonP Master Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,582 DonP's Photos 1995 SL2	Cold Driving Noise - what is it '95 SL2, 128K miles, 5-speed manual. When engine and car are cold (say 45 degrees), until system is warm - perhaps 6 miles or so, when taking gradual left curves at modest speed, or when going over road irregularities that would tend to push up the right front wheel, I hear a sort of groan or growl sound from the passenger side. This is only when there is additional pressure on the right front wheel, and when the car gets warm, the noise goes away. Any thoughts/suggestions?

10-23-2006, 10:47 AM	#2
BarnOwl Super Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 10,031 BarnOwl's Photos 2000 SW2 1998 SL2	Re: Cold Driving Noise - what is it I seem to remember a post from ssicarman that said that it was the bearings in the half axle shaft. You know that straight shaft coming out of the passenger side of the transaxle. I don't remember whether he said they could be lubed or not. I could also be suffering from a faulty memory. ... There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action.

10-23-2006, 06:31 PM	#3
92SL1Mann Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ghetto St. Thomas, ONT Posts: 682 92SL1Mann's Photos 1992 SL1 1996 SC2	Re: Cold Driving Noise - what is it had the same thing on the 92 sl1 ...was the upper engine mount

10-23-2006, 09:08 PM	#4
DonP Master Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,582 DonP's Photos 1995 SL2	Re: Cold Driving Noise - Top Engine Mount? That looks like the issue, top engine mount. It has a finger width gap at the top and the rubber is cracked allowing metal-to-metal contact. I guess part of my day tomorrow is now accounted for. Any good reason to avoid the AdvanceAutoParts life-time warranty "Pioneer Products Engine Mount" for about $44 + tax with in-store pickup?

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