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Old 02-03-2014, 03:41 PM   #1
colgreenwood
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Default 1998 Laser Lxi Manual Front End Groaning Noise

Just bought a 98 model Laser, with manual box. Car is a little ripper but it is making one hell of a groan when moving. I was doing 80km's and pushed the clutch in and the noise is still there. I am thinking wheel bearing, or some kind of bearing. Don't know much about these front wheel drives! Any advice of where to start would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 02-03-2014, 03:55 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1998 Laser Lxi Manual Front End Groaning Noise

Could be the front CV joint's, a common problem with the front wheel drives, you tend to hear the grinding noise more so when on full lock, go to an area where you can do a full turn on full lock both ways and see if it grinds away.
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Old 02-03-2014, 04:49 PM   #3
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Default Re: 1998 Laser Lxi Manual Front End Groaning Noise

Galaxy xr8 thanks for that. I haven't had a chance to try it on full lock, however the noise is there all the time while moving. Sounds like a bearing that has, or is about to give up! Not familiar at all with front wheel drive setup. As soon as I can I will get it on full lock and see if there is any clacking. At the moment just driving in a straight line it sounds like moaning. Not a grind, like something binding up. Thanks
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Old 03-03-2014, 11:42 AM   #4
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Default Re: 1998 Laser Lxi Manual Front End Groaning Noise

Well, put the Laser on full lock, both directions. No noise other than what I have been hearing. Seems at low km's the noise is only slight, the faster it goes the louder it gets. Gave the wheels a pull side to side, up and down, and they feel tight. Steers good, no slop at all. Have to get it up in the air and spin those wheels, not much else I can do.
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Old 07-03-2014, 08:51 AM   #5
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Default Re: 1998 Laser Lxi Manual Front End Groaning Noise

Haven't had a chance to put this in the air yet, but am seriously thinking it may just be road noise. Have read a few posts about road noise in these Lasers. Once I hit about 60 it starts to come in, and stops when I go below that. It goes like a real rocket. I think that as I am not used to a small car that is what it may be. I checked the transaxle and it was low on oil. Topped that up, and it didn't make any difference to the noise. Does road noise sound feasible or am I kidding myself?
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