thump, thump, thump.(long) - Saab 900 Bulletin Board - Saabnet.com
Click Banner for Details on this Saabnet.com Classified
The banner above is an advertisment - if it asks you to download software, please ignore.
Site News -
7/1: Members: Log In to See Fewer Ads! |
5/28: SAAB Evolutions/TSN T-Shirts $14
[General |
Members |
C900 |
9000 |
NG900 & OG93 |
93 |
95 |
NG95 |
99 |
Sonett |
Vintage Models |
Clubs |
Other Cars |
FAQs |
Gifts |
Member Photo Galleries |
Member Directory |
Classifieds |
Manuals |
*Buddy Registry |
*Mileage Registry |
Polls |
What's New |
Raffle |
Photo of the Month |
Sponsors]
Hello all, and thanks in advance for any insights.
I am experiencing a problem where I have a rythmic thump coming from what I believe is the d/s front. this thump varies in frequency with road speed, and not engine RPM. Have recently replaced both front axles with empi remans, also did wheel bearing on pass side front. Noise was present before axle replacement, however has been getting progressively worse lately. Vehicle has new ball joints and tie rod ends, and new tires. Alignment is off somewhat, however I do not feel like that would cause this type of noise.
As far as diagnostic work goes, I have run the car on a lift, and the noise persists, and if anything is more noticeable.
I have no side to side movement of the axles, (Is this a problem)
When I had it in the air I did not check the innner drivers for any noticeable play. (doh)
The wheels do not exhibit any play up/down or side to side with the suspension loaded or unloaded.
Right now I am leaning towards inner drivers, or a possible d/s front wheel bearing, Any opinions or past experiences are welcome!
P.S. If anyone in the d.c. area needs a lift I have just installed one at home, and am open to letting other saabers use it when time permits
Also have a full set of tools
Posts in this Thread:
- thump, thump, thump.(long), DC saaber
, Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:57:34 <-- Viewing This Message- answers to questions(long) plus questions, DC saaber
, Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:25:03 - Sorry to pry, but how much did the lift cost?, Saab Junkie, Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:38:54
- Engine mount?, tz, Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:16:47
- Have you eliminated the tires/wheels from the problem, Notnoel
, Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:02:07
Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup
Post a Followup
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.
StateOfNine.com
![](/tsn/xyz/stateofninebutton.gif) |
SaabClub.com
![](/tsn/xyz/scnabutton.gif) |
Jak Stoll Performance
![](/tsn/xyz/jakstollbutton.gif) |
M Car Covers
![](/tsn/xyz/mcarcoversbutton.gif) |
Ad Available
![](/tsn/xyz/buttonavailable.gif) |
![](/tsn/images/tsnmap.gif)
Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)
This is a moderated bulletin board - Posting is a privilege, not a right.
Unsolicited commercial postings are not allowed (no spam). Please, no For Sale or Wanted postings, SERIOUSLY.
Classifieds are to be listed in The Saab Network Classifieds pages.
This is a problem solving forum for over 250,000 Saab owners, so expect to see
problems discussed here even though our cars are generally very reliable. This is not an anything goes
type of forum. Saabnet.com has been a moderated forum since 1988. For usage guidelines, see the
Saabnet.com Mission and Purpose Page. Please remember that you are
not anonymous. Site Contact | Site Donations | Other Sites by SP -
Poverty2Prosperity.org | Run Club Menlo Park | ScreenBot
Site Members do not see red text instructions, bottom of the page anchor ads, or box ads.
Click here to see all
the Site Membership Benefits!