2004 Lancer Sportback Ralliart AT Build
Sep 25, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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I'm not 100% sure either that my axles are the culprit, but it "sounded like a duck, walked like a duck, smelled like a duck", and sure "looked like a duck," so we decided to say, "It's a duck." It should be done tomorrow so, we'll know then for sure. And remember, the driver side was the suspect, and replacing both was preventative. Tranny fluid looks a bit brown too, so a change might happen as well.
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Sep 26, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Sep 27, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Well, the garage found nothing wrong with the CV axles nor anything else, although there's a loud metallic, whirring noise when the transmission is in gear and at a stop, and then a coarse, subtle grinding as I begin to accelerate, which subsides above (10) mph. It's also very noticeable when in a tight, right turn radius.
Update: I'm replacing both axles through a majority consensus (another garage) that it's my left front CV axle that's giving me problems.
Update: I'm replacing both axles through a majority consensus (another garage) that it's my left front CV axle that's giving me problems.
The garage I have my car at has placed two orders and received the incorrect part(s) each time. The problem is the tranny side of the axle D = 1.125" and the parts they are receiving are too small. http://www.indianapolisrackandaxle.com/index.html has them for $129 + $75 core which is refunded upon return of the original.
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Sep 27, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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Thanks for sharing that. I may be needing new CV axles soon as well. Something under my front end started grinding and thats what I am assuming it is. Im afraid to jack it up encase what happend to cranswick happens to me. I cant have this car down its my only one right now... lol
Sep 27, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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My whole project was based on keeping my car drivable for the same reason. I succeeded up until the last two months!
I missed this one...fill me in...
Im afraid to jack it up encase what happend to cranswick happens to me.
Sep 27, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Btw, the splined/hub end of the axle was rusted and frozen, and required a good PB Blaster treatment and impact hammer to remove it. I hope yours is a bit easier.
Sep 27, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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So, i ran slicks on the 1/4 mile...good idea? or bad idea...14.6 seconds, good idea...broken transmission? again?...bad idea i guess...
Good news is i thought it was the transmission, but it wasn't cause the axle shaft was broken inside what mitsubishi calls the "dynamic damper" so at first look, the axle looked fine, but upon jacking, once the suspension extended fully, the true cause of the failure was revealed as the broken shaft just sorta fell out...weird thing is it looks super corroded, to the point where the diameter of the shaft was reduced...and the CV joint pooped its grease all over the place...
carnage pictures
So, i'm glad i don't have to take the transmission apart again, but at the same time, i'm still down waiting for the new axle to arrive, and i have my doubts about the longetivity of the passenger side
Good news is i thought it was the transmission, but it wasn't cause the axle shaft was broken inside what mitsubishi calls the "dynamic damper" so at first look, the axle looked fine, but upon jacking, once the suspension extended fully, the true cause of the failure was revealed as the broken shaft just sorta fell out...weird thing is it looks super corroded, to the point where the diameter of the shaft was reduced...and the CV joint pooped its grease all over the place...
carnage pictures
So, i'm glad i don't have to take the transmission apart again, but at the same time, i'm still down waiting for the new axle to arrive, and i have my doubts about the longetivity of the passenger side
Sep 27, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Sorry, I'm laughing at the "poop"! That is pretty obvious as to what the problem is...at least, one of the problems. Mine is all circumstantial so far.
Sep 30, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Called http://www.indianapolisrackandaxle.com/products.html this morning and the shipment should arrive tomorrow by the end of the day...
Five more days till MOD 2013 East Coast...
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Oct 2, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Axle is in and being installed...
I was looking at the first page of this thread and found this:
truthdweller: "At (49) years young, that's good enough for me."
I'm (51) now...has it been that long? Time flies when you're BOOSTED, LOL!
I was looking at the first page of this thread and found this:
truthdweller: "At (49) years young, that's good enough for me."
I'm (51) now...has it been that long? Time flies when you're BOOSTED, LOL!
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Oct 17, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Replacing the driver side axle did not solve the noise...imagine that, AND the right rear brake caliper could be frozen...awaiting calipers to do the rear brakes. I'm also going back to the OEM rear motor mount...just too much vibration and noise...maybe this MM is broken/loose causing this mysterious front end grinding...we'll see.
You ready for this? While idling my engine today, the top radiator hose pops off, shooting coolant all over the back of the car parked in front of it, WTH?! Anybody want to guess what happened?
You ready for this? While idling my engine today, the top radiator hose pops off, shooting coolant all over the back of the car parked in front of it, WTH?! Anybody want to guess what happened?
Oct 17, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Are your bearings good on the front driver side wheel? Oh my rear passenger caliper locked up on me at the beginning of the year, I replaced it with a rebuilt centric one. And you might run into the same problem Crans and I had if you replace the rear motor mount. The solid front one will beat the hell out of the back one and you'll keep breaking them...
Your head gasket isnt damaged is it?
Your head gasket isnt damaged is it?