Re: [DML] Re: squeeking noise

[Bryan Pearce <bryanp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Andy,

It sounds like the problem is a loose rear stub axle.  With the back  
end off the wheels, grab the edge of the tire at 3 o'clock with one  
hand and 9 o'clock with the other.  Alternately try to push with one  
hand and pull with the other.  If you feel any movement, you have  
found your problem.  Sometimes the fix is as easy as tightening the nut.

Bryan Pearce
Stainless Frame Guy

On Jun 14, 2006, at 2:51 PM, Soma576@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Yes I checked the brakes and e-brake pads.   They are all OK,  
> plenty of life left and none of them are dragging.  My boots are a  
> couple of years old and are still perfect.  I have a problem with  
> the T/A dust shields falling down onto the p/s axle for awhile but  
> that has been fixed and is not the problem now.  I will try  
> spraying silicone lube on the bushings tonight and see what happens.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cbl1739 <cbl302@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:18:40 -0000
> Subject: [DML] Re: squeeking noise
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> Soma,
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> As you describe it,"rubbing glass with a wet towel" Then it has to be
> some kind of rubber rubbing,and the first thing that comes to mind is
> The Drive axle boots,check to see if those are torn/loose,or if
> something is rubbing against them,or have a helper stand outside the
> car,as you drive by,and see if they can tell from which side of the
> car,it is coming from,and of course "you did check" the brakes to
> make sure it wasn't the little do-hickies,that let you know when the
> brake pads are low,you did that right?
>
> CBL
> the
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Soma576@... wrote:
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>> That was a great idea - in fact I even pulled the wheels off,
> adjusted the
>> parking brakes, and while I was in there I pulled out the rear
> brake pad pins,
>> cleaned them, and greased them.  Then I took it for a drive -
> unfortunately
>> that wasn't the problem because there is still something making a
> little
>> noise.
>>
>> The noise I hear is very similar to rubbing glass with a wet towel,
> or the
>> sound the fuel pump makes when it is cavitating (definitely not
> the  problem).
>> It is not rhythmic and doesn't seem to be influenced by  suspension
> travel.
>> It seems to be only doing this when the car is good and  hot.  I
> didn't notice
>> it at all during warm up.  It only squeeks when  the car is moving,
> and it is
>> not related to the brakes i.e. it doesn't go away  or start when
> applying the
>> brakes.  It is not dependent on turning the car  a certain
> direction, and I
>> can only hear it at low speeds with my foot off  the gas. I tried
> pulling the
>> parking brake while I was rolling and that was  a much higher-
> pitched squeek.
>> After I got home, I jacked the car up and  turned the wheels by
> hand - no
>> noises other than the typical pads rubbing  the rotors.  So, I
> guess I am
>> convinced it has to be in the suspension but  I don't know where.
> Maybe I will try
>> spraying all of the bushings with  silicone spray and see that has
> any effect.
>> I was also thinking it might  be a cooling hose or fuel line
> rubbing on the
>> frame or something.
>>
>> Any other ideas?
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 6/12/2006 2:40:29 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> cbl302@... writes:
>>
>> Check  your emergency brake(or as they call it now) your parking
>> brake it might  be slightly engaged.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Fargo, ND
>> 1982 DeLorean DMC12 VIN 11596
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