franksids

Hey everyone,

I searched the forum but couldn't mention of this specific problem so I'm just going to go ahead and ask.

I've got a 1992 Civic DX HB with 135, 000 KM on it; yesterday I was turning left and this kind of a repeated grinding noise kept happening. It wasn't constant, it was grinding on an off. As soon as I was straight it would stop. Today it wasn't making the noise until I hit a rough patch and then it was making the noise whenever I turned left again.

I checked my repair guide and it said either CV joint or driveaxle; what do you guys think? Any ideas on much would replacing this would cost?

imported_94EG6HB

Metallic grinding??

Perhaps snow in the wheel well rubbing tires....

imported_My Blue Si

Im pretty sure it's the driveaxles, my car does the exact same thing and I got it checked out and my axles are gone, i have to replace them and it should be fine

Whiplash

ya, sounds like the outer cv's..
might as well just do the whole 1/2 shaft tho..
get it up on a hoist and you'll be able to tell pretty quickly which one it is..

imported_ryanhook

I have to agree: it's most likely something to do with the drive axles or CV joints.

cibs

put me into the CV group too, sounds all too familiar...

franksids

Does anyone have any idea on how much this will run me? Any suggestions on a place to get the work done?

Finally, is this part of the drivetrain? I've got an engine and drivetrain warrnanty on this sucker for the next 2000 kms and I'm not too sure if this is part of that.

Thanks for all of your help so far.

cosmic zx2

does this sound happen when stepping on the brakes and turning? same thing happened to me...turned out it was the warning thingy in the brake pads

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Well, it's worth checking with the warranty ppl, but it's a wear item that will fail depending on use...so even though it's a part of your drivetrain, it prob won't be covered under warranty. Just like brake pads and clutches. But it you got one of those Global Insurance Co. bumper to bumper extended warranty, then it's more of an insurance policy on your car breaking down, and then they may cover it (but you'll prob have to fight for it like a school girl )

Import Racer

I had the same problem a few years ago. I'm pretty sure it's your driveshaft/axles.

KS-R

It definitely sounds like your driveshaft.. If anything.. I would suggest you take it back to see if they'll warranty it... Cause it is part of the drivetrain system, but who knows.. They might try to weasel their way out of it. I've seen that happen before for warranty claims.

If not.. You're looking at about $150 installed for rebuilt axles.

franksids

Alright dudes, thanks for all the advice and info. I'll let you know if I find a place with good price/service in Scarborough.

Whiplash

KS-R..
don't you deal with some of this stuff??

KS-R

Quite often as a matter of fact.

imported_Duge

sounds like the cv shafts, you shouldn't let them go too far, i did cuz i didn't think anything of it and one ended up breaking on me on the highway so it's not fun, however it's very cheap for me to fix cuz i'm a mechanic, and can do it myself, if you need someone to do it, i can email me
turing_sucks@hotmail.com