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Oct 6, 2003 | 08:27 PM

JoKeR 13

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Weird Noise, Can't Find Answer

I'm hoping somebody can help me with this. I've looked on here and NASIOC and Google and can't find what I am looking for. I get a weird grinding/rumble noise whenever I turn left or get on it in a straight line. It happens fast or slow turning left. It started of barely noticable, but has progressed to scary. I think it is coming from the front passenger side and rear middle (by the rear diff). Any ideas? I've not installed anything recently in any of these areas. I noticed it one night after some runs at the track.

Oct 6, 2003 | 08:37 PM

Kevin M

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Try your wheel bearings for that wheel.

Oct 6, 2003 | 10:57 PM

JCWRX

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haha whoa thats kinda wierd....felt like i read my own post....i had the same problem but only when turn right and straight..no one knew what i was but i just got it fixed recently..turned out to be a tranny mount but mines a 4EAT so i dunno if that helps you or not

Justin

Oct 6, 2003 | 11:19 PM

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Could be a broken trans mount.

If it is, and if you are MT, get the STi one to replace the stock one.

Oct 7, 2003 | 05:08 AM

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Which mount are we talking about? The one up-top in the engine bay or one of the ones underneath? If that was the case do you think I would feel some shifter chatter? Or hear some noise in the back? I'll check it out today and see.

Oct 7, 2003 | 08:57 PM

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Well I looked and all the mounts seem to be fully intact and bolted down. I'm going to change all the fluids tomorrow and see what I get. I'm starting to think it is something to do with the drive shaft right about where the shifter is though, hopefully it isn't.