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ocbaud · 03-15-2003, 03:08 PM

well, the scraping sounds that we thought was the flywheel in this thread, wasnt the flywheel, because it started making the sound again

twistedmetal · 03-15-2003, 03:33 PM

Did you change the starter on this unit at all in the past,i know standard trans starter and auto trans starter are different in length.what about the inspection cover.some were plastic and alot of them got warped from heat and made a scraping noise,when hot or cold.if its a metal cover,check to see if its bent,if you have the plastic one take it off to see if noise goes away or persists.hope this helps.

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85 GMC · 03-15-2003, 07:55 PM

Did you check the dust sheild behind the rotor ?

85 GMC · 03-15-2003, 08:03 PM

also maybe it could be something rubbing on your driveshaft , what have you done to your truck latley , like lowering , exhuast etc?

**swervin ervin** · 03-15-2003, 09:23 PM

Eric,

sorry about this new noise. These things will drive you nuts for sure. I still have my popping noise, which I'm just about convienced is loose frame rivets or something close. Just wanted to chime in and let you know, you are not alone with strange noises. These trucks are usually beat or used a lot and thus, things get loose and rattle, pop, squeak and such. I have made it my lifes ambition to find them all and put a stop to it, if it's the last thing I do before I die.

Do you have more info on your noise, as in, where it's coming from and sort of how it sounds? Did it start after you dropped it, or was it there before?

Shoot, I got a noise now which I'm not sure what it is. I think it's exhaust related, but don't know. Then there is the usual dash rattles and such. It's a constant battle with me.

J-Spec C10 · 03-15-2003, 11:48 PM

Swerve: I totally hate those dash rattles/cracking noises too!!

Eric: Could it be something in the suspension? like a ball joint or maybe a bad engine/trans mount?

ocbaud · 03-16-2003, 12:02 AM

its coming from the drivers side front suspension area. it started doing it about a week ago or so. the brake shield looks and feels to be in place and secure. the tie-end rod is new and was replace when we dropped the truck. the rubber boot on it isnt full of grease like the old one is though. that could be it, but i've drove it like that since christmas and it just recently started doing it

*1FaastC10* · 03-16-2003, 12:26 AM

Eric, you say the rotor backing plate is in place and secure, are you SURE its not rubbing on the rotor or something?

you installed a tie rod and never greased it? that'll cause a noise for sure, not to mention wear out your brand new tie rod. get it greased, and while they're under there, have them check for any bends in the shield.

ocbaud · 03-16-2003, 02:32 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
Eric, you say the rotor backing plate is in place and secure, are you SURE its not rubbing on the rotor or something?

you installed a tie rod and never greased it? that'll cause a noise for sure, not to mention wear out your brand new tie rod. get it greased, and while they're under there, have them check for any bends in the shield.

we did grease it, in the grease zert, but there isnt a lot. in the passanger side tierod end the boot is full of black greasy stuff, but when we filled up the new one on the drivers side, it only filled the thing up on the inside of it, and not in the boot also.

79BIG10 · 03-16-2003, 05:25 AM

Okay here's what my junkyard guy told me once. On the front driver side frame rail near where Eric is talking about there is a rivet there on top that works loose. He said to tach weld it back in place and it will fix that noise.

pkbinplano · 03-16-2003, 10:22 PM

Are you sure you don't have a pebble in your dust shield ? Happened to me once. Hell of a scraping sound

03-15-2003, 03:08 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	more scraping sounds? well, the scraping sounds that we thought was the flywheel in this thread, wasnt the flywheel, because it started making the sound again

03-15-2003, 09:23 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Eric, sorry about this new noise. These things will drive you nuts for sure. I still have my popping noise, which I'm just about convienced is loose frame rivets or something close. Just wanted to chime in and let you know, you are not alone with strange noises. These trucks are usually beat or used a lot and thus, things get loose and rattle, pop, squeak and such. I have made it my lifes ambition to find them all and put a stop to it, if it's the last thing I do before I die. Do you have more info on your noise, as in, where it's coming from and sort of how it sounds? Did it start after you dropped it, or was it there before? Shoot, I got a noise now which I'm not sure what it is. I think it's exhaust related, but don't know. Then there is the usual dash rattles and such. It's a constant battle with me. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-15-2003, 11:48 PM	#6
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Swerve: I totally hate those dash rattles/cracking noises too!! Eric: Could it be something in the suspension? like a ball joint or maybe a bad engine/trans mount? __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-16-2003, 05:25 AM	#10
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Okay here's what my junkyard guy told me once. On the front driver side frame rail near where Eric is talking about there is a rivet there on top that works loose. He said to tach weld it back in place and it will fix that noise. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-16-2003, 10:22 PM	#11
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Are you sure you don't have a pebble in your dust shield ? Happened to me once. Hell of a scraping sound __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

03-15-2003, 07:55 PM	#3
85 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 123	Did you check the dust sheild behind the rotor ?

03-15-2003, 08:03 PM	#4
85 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 123	also maybe it could be something rubbing on your driveshaft , what have you done to your truck latley , like lowering , exhuast etc?

03-16-2003, 12:02 AM	#7
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	its coming from the drivers side front suspension area. it started doing it about a week ago or so. the brake shield looks and feels to be in place and secure. the tie-end rod is new and was replace when we dropped the truck. the rubber boot on it isnt full of grease like the old one is though. that could be it, but i've drove it like that since christmas and it just recently started doing it

03-16-2003, 12:26 AM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	Eric, you say the rotor backing plate is in place and secure, are you SURE its not rubbing on the rotor or something? you installed a tie rod and never greased it? that'll cause a noise for sure, not to mention wear out your brand new tie rod. get it greased, and while they're under there, have them check for any bends in the shield.



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