Clanging noise = WTF??

[D Bart193]

whenever i start to move forward in my civic, i hear this clanging noise...not sure what it is...it always does it everytime i go from a stop or turn in a low gear...anyone know what could be wrong???

thanks
d bart

[LamTran]

-if you hear clanging noise when you turn, i would expect the CV joint to be worned out. if you have an opening or crack on the CV boot, chances are that youll lose grease, and dirt come inside to ruin that joint.

-but if you also hear it when youre at a low speed, then forget this whole post, i cant help you.

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[Evil Patio]

The CV Joint would be more of a clicking noise, you usually hear it while turning kinda hard.


Where is the clanging noise coming from? the Engine bay? the suspension? left side of the car?

[D Bart193]

it sounds like its coming from the engine bay...i thought that it might be exhaust manifold or something????...not sure though

[Evil Patio]

thats what it sounds like, check the bolts on that :thumb:

[D Bart193]

will do

[D Bart193]

the more that i listen to it...it sounds like it might be coming from the wheel well's...so would that be the cv joints??

[crx-streetdemon]

it could be ur throw out bearing

[Houston hb]

it could be ur throw out bearing

throw out bearing would make a whinning nosie like a high pitch noise.. i would say check mounts and cv joints. pretty much hard to say without looking at the car. :D

[civicgsrman]

you could also have some worn bushings. jack your car up and the see it your tie rod bushing has play, also check to see if any of the bushing are worn: upper, lower, tie rod and if you have a sway bar check those too