91 celica noises - strut, pwr steering, & something else HELP
Kerpalstaxi
08-21-2004, 05:06 AM
Oh man. I think my car's falling apart, or at least it sounds like it. It's a 1991 Celica GT-S 5S-FE engine. 5 speed tranny. Just wondering if these are common noises and/or what any of your opinions are. THanks in advance for the help.
The first noise only happens while i'm driving, especially while turning. It sounds like a whining elephant. I sometimes hear what sounds to be gurgling, coming from the power steering fluid reservoir.
The second noise is new. It happens only under a decent amound of throttle, and sounds like a clanging. I'm not sure whether its something loose, or something going bad. It sounds to be coming from exhaust manifold or the right passenger side wheel. I'm not exactly sure because I can only hear it while the clutch is engaged.
And finally, some sort of noise due to suspension. Is it the strut or the shock? Can shocks start to make noise? It happens while going over rough surfaces, too.
The first noise only happens while i'm driving, especially while turning. It sounds like a whining elephant. I sometimes hear what sounds to be gurgling, coming from the power steering fluid reservoir.
The second noise is new. It happens only under a decent amound of throttle, and sounds like a clanging. I'm not sure whether its something loose, or something going bad. It sounds to be coming from exhaust manifold or the right passenger side wheel. I'm not exactly sure because I can only hear it while the clutch is engaged.
And finally, some sort of noise due to suspension. Is it the strut or the shock? Can shocks start to make noise? It happens while going over rough surfaces, too.
Kerpalstaxi
08-23-2004, 10:52 PM
hah, ok...the clanging was my timing belt. It is gone, if you hear this noise, check your belt.
Team_Omega1
08-23-2004, 11:50 PM
struts are bad...and probably shocks too...power steering pump possibly going out...and your drive axles(ripped cv boots)...i had the same problems with my gts and now its all good
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