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'73 142 - Noisiest Thing on Wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Craig on
Wednesday, 16 July 1997, at 8:17 a.m.
Alright, a bit more info on the grind. Typically at rest, or idle, the driver's rear wheel makes a fairly consistent "rattle" - then as I'm underway the noise becomes a grind, obviously louder as I increase in speed. My first thought was to get underneath and check for anything loose, touching where it shouldn't - the obvious things. Nothing Doing, everything looks OK, no obvious signs of wear.
The car sat for, I think, a couple years after coming east from California. I've been driving it for about a month and the various noises are making themselves more prominent since driving began. They're at their worst after highway (65 mph) use for 15 or 20 minutes.
As a side note, is it just mine, or is the 142 the noisest car on the road. My old VW Bug was quieter!
Anyways, no real increase or lack of noise when cornering, but again, after driving at higher speeds, it's loud!
Thanks Jarrod for the preliminary help.
With ear plugs,
Craig
Re: '73 142 - Noisiest Thing on Wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Gilbert Kirk on
Wednesday, 16 July 1997, at 8:45 a.m.
Have you pulled the rear discs/drums to check for parking brake hardware - loose or missing? If you need new parking brake shoes, watch out! Last time I checked the dealer, they were $11 per shoe! And if it's the cables that are messed up, say your prayers - and take out a small loan.
Re: '73 142 - Noisiest Thing on Wheels[ALL/1998] posted by Ed Lipe on
Wednesday, 16 July 1997, at 7:59 p.m.
Yes, pull those wheels. Kick 'em and listen for caliper rattle. Crawl on your belly like a reptile and check that center carrier bearing. Vibration at standstill is not good. Check harmonic balancer. Shake it, push it, shove it, see what gives. This ain't good. If at all possible don't drive it, except for trouble shooting.