99 Grand Prix.....HELP!

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by richtazz

If the fluid is so bad that it "needs" to be flushed, the trans is already damaged and a flush will not help. I would almost guarantee that if they do the flush, you'll need a trans in less than 15k.

[Wiglz48060]

argh! Now they're saying that the transmission is causing the noise when I turn right????? Is this possible?

[wlkjr]

I know that a bad CV joint will make a wheel click and pop when you turn. Did they replace both wheel hubs?

[Wiglz48060]

They replaced both hubs....I just had someone else suggest the CV joint - it makes a kind of ticking pop pop pop noise ONLY when it turns right....


Im not sure if Im just a dumb girl - but transmission????

[richtazz]

If it only does it while turning in one direction, it's not a transmission. The only thing that would click in the trans while turning is the differential, and that would do it while turning in either direction. A CV axle will pop while turning if the outer CV joint is bad, but it's a loud hollow sounding noise.

[Wiglz48060]

This Is Like A Clunking Tinging Kinda Noise............................

God Im So Car Dumb

[troy1]

Could be the Diff that is on the passenger side. Did they replace the axle on that side? If your trans has over 200K on it and the fuild is dark and smells bad its probably time for a overhaul. Dont over look the tires for creating a howl. I would do a pan drop and see whats in there that will tell you all you need to know if they think the trans is bad.

[Wiglz48060]

How much is a new transmission going to run me?

[richtazz]

Some more questions for you to ask them, how did they install the axle nut? IF they say with an impact wrench, there is the problem. If they say by hand, ask them what torque value they tightened it to. Once they give you the torque spec, ask to see the box that the hub bearings came in. If the torque they give you doesn't match the torque in the box, they screwed it up. The reason I say this is that many replacement hubs require a different torque value than the OEM, and therefore require a different torque value than a repair manual or program like All-Data will suggest. That is why they put the new torque value on or in the box. "Mechanics" have a bad habit of not reading instructions.

[Wiglz48060]

I just thought I would update all of you on the progress with the car.

Both wheel bearings were changed at the first mechanic and the CV Shaft- after some issues with them wanting to pick and chose parts to change to try and "figure out where the noise was coming from" I left work early - and in their hurry to get the VERY ANGRY woman out of their shop - left both wheel bearings on the car for me. ($85 service fee charged)

The car was transported to another mechanic who did verify the hubs are in good working order but that I need a new transmission - Hoping to have the car back on Wednesday to the tune of $1200 and 7+ days without my baby!

[Wiglz48060]

Okay - Transmission - cv shaft - hubs replaced ---- TICKING NOISE STILL THERE??? ANY IDEAS???? ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by Wiglz48060

Okay - Transmission - cv shaft - hubs replaced ---- TICKING NOISE STILL THERE??? ANY IDEAS???? ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you describe the noise any better? I saw it was a ticking sound and then another post said clunking. What side is it most audible on, passenger side or driver's? Is there a fixed frequency or rate to the sound or is it random or unsynchronized? How much do you have to turn the steering to get it?

[Wiglz48060]

Its more of a clunking....coming from front passenger....anytime I turn the corner or make a sharper right turn and its a synchronized sound

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by Wiglz48060

Its more of a clunking....coming from front passenger....anytime I turn the corner or make a sharper right turn and its a synchronized sound

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When it clunks do you feel it in the steering wheel as feedback?

IMO a clunking sound seems more suspension and steering related. Do you have the original struts? Bad upper strut mounts can clunk. Also worn out lower control arm bushings, ball joint and tie rods. Worn out cushions on the strut coil springs can make the coil spring give a clunking sound because it is under stress during right and left turns.

Do you get any sounds when you get on the gas hard from a standstill or during sudden braking? Or going over rough roads?

Really hard to say but hopefully we can help you narrow it down.

[richtazz]

I second what Bob said. It sounds like a strut or control arm bushing binding causing the clunk. I didn't think it was a transmission because the only thing that would clunk in the trans while turning is the differential, so it would clunk in either direction.