crying 04sti, please help!

Headstart101 · 12-21-2008, 02:01 PM

Ok i took my car down a road last night, i was going about 60 when about 5 pot-holes came out of nowhere (couldnt slow down in time). Well i ended up ripping off my lip , then i got to my destination and was leaving about 15mins later, when i turn the wheel to the right i heard this crying sound coming from the right wheelwell and when i go straight it will go away.......i will put the car on a lift tuesday to see if i see anything out of place. anyone know what the problem might be? Tein coilovers is my only suspension mods

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Headstart101 · 12-21-2008, 02:39 PM

bump 4 help

magnum2066 · 12-21-2008, 02:51 PM

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...when_68271.htm Like that? Busted axle. And don't be impatient with us, we have lives.

Headstart101 · 12-21-2008, 03:16 PM

sounds almost the same but i dont think its a axle, car still drives normal in straight line......only when i turn right it makes that sound.........

k04sti · 12-21-2008, 03:41 PM

Lol a bump within 30 minutes.....

STIBungy · 12-22-2008, 03:36 AM

How about helping yourself and taking a peek under the car? Could be a million things causing that sound.

06WHTWRX · 12-22-2008, 06:15 AM

This has to do with powertrain how?

Emperor WuRM · 12-22-2008, 01:14 PM

powersteering!!!!

Headstart101 · 12-22-2008, 10:00 PM

its my clutch, i drove it around a little and it only makes the sound when im engaging the clutch. Once its get going it goes away untill i stop and try moving again, it shift good while moving but if i try to get it going from a stop it makes the noise. When im engaging the clutch it starts to cry but if i push the clutch back in it goes away. I dont want to drop 1700 for a new clutch and instalation right now so im going just baby it untill next year.

magnum2066 · 12-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Possibly a throwout bearing.

Headstart101 · 12-23-2008, 01:07 AM

^^^^^^^^^^how long can i drive like this?

magnum2066 · 12-23-2008, 01:35 AM

We don't have physical access to your car so it is hard diagnose. It could simply be the throwout bearing, clutch, or both. Both are rather spendy because they require dis-assembly of the drivetrain just to get to it. Anyways you need to get under your car and take some quality pics in order for us to help. I do suggest bringing it to a knowledgeable mechanic/dealer and have them diagnose it anyways though to know for sure. They can also quote the work that needs to be done at the same time.

hybrid gti 2 · 12-23-2008, 01:41 AM

Jack it up and check that wheel bearing.

magnum2066 · 12-23-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybrid gti 2

Jack it up and check that wheel bearing.

I also second that, going by your first post Headstart. I had to jump a curb once and the wheel started squealing when its cold out on my car. Simply a damaged wheel bearing... Which only costs about $25-30 in parts but is a ***** to install.

Headstart101 · 12-23-2008, 09:41 PM

sorry im a noob, i have no idea where the wheel bearing is but ill take pics of the car tomorrow and post them

magnum2066 · 12-23-2008, 10:03 PM

You can't really see it. You test the wheel bearing by jacking the tire off the ground and jerking on it. If it has lots of play it need to be replaced. Other than that we just want pics from under the car just to see if anything important got hit. Take lots of pics of the bottom of the engine and transmission.

Headstart101 · 12-24-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnum2066

You can't really see it. You test the wheel bearing by jacking the tire off the ground and jerking on it. If it has lots of play it need to be replaced. Other than that we just want pics from under the car just to see if anything important got hit. Take lots of pics of the bottom of the engine and transmission.

I was driving home tonight and felt like the clutch was slipping in 6th....rpms reved up but car felt like it didnt increase speed

magnum2066 · 12-24-2008, 12:16 AM

Please update your profile so we know what car you have. Again I suggest paying the $20-50 to have someone else diagnose it. If it is doing that something is obviously wrong with the car. Anyone know if a clutch can be bumped out of alignment and if it could be a factor?

Another blind guess would be a broken axle or two... If the clutch was slipping you would somewhat be able to feel it in the pedal because when you lift your foot off the gas you would feel it grab again. If it isn't the clutch then it is the center differential being worked to death. In that case GET IT FIXED or it becomes more and more expensive from there.

Headstart101 · 12-24-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnum2066

Please update your profile so we know what car you have. Again I suggest paying the $20-50 to have someone else diagnose it. If it is doing that something is obviously wrong with the car. Anyone know if a clutch can be bumped out of alignment and if it could be a factor?

Another blind guess would be a broken axle or two... If the clutch was slipping you would somewhat be able to feel it in the pedal because when you lift your foot off the gas you would feel it grab again. If it isn't the clutch then it is the center differential being worked to death. In that case GET IT FIXED or it becomes more and more expensive from there.

If it's the clutch i will just wait till next year and put a 6 puck in, i dont think the axles are broken, the noise is only coming from one spot and it dont happen all the time but happen too much not to notice, and it only happens while im engaging the clutch. i will take it to the dealer tomorrow and see what they say...and when the clutch seem like it was slipping i was using cruise control but i can just be stressing from the problem. Thanks for all the advice i will post picks and result from dealer

whitewagon8619 · 12-24-2008, 02:22 AM

going to the dealership is def your best bet.

Headstart101 · 12-24-2008, 07:40 PM

well subaru dealership is closed till friday, and its a $100 for them to tell me whats wrong.
is that the normal price

magnum2066 · 12-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Is that a flat fee or per hour diagnosing?

Headstart101 · 12-24-2008, 11:26 PM

i believe its a flat fee, i think thats way too much. they should be able to tell whats wrong within 10mins of driving the damn thing

magnum2066 · 12-25-2008, 02:07 AM

:/ That is far too much in my opinion. Any other dealers nearby that will charge by the hour?

Headstart101 · 12-25-2008, 04:28 AM

well i got the price from a saturn dealer next to subaru dealer, subaru was doing their servicing at saturn so i think they would know what subaru charge

12-21-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	crying 04sti, please help! Ok i took my car down a road last night, i was going about 60 when about 5 pot-holes came out of nowhere (couldnt slow down in time). Well i ended up ripping off my lip , then i got to my destination and was leaving about 15mins later, when i turn the wheel to the right i heard this crying sound coming from the right wheelwell and when i go straight it will go away.......i will put the car on a lift tuesday to see if i see anything out of place. anyone know what the problem might be? Tein coilovers is my only suspension mods * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-23-2008, 01:35 AM	#12
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	We don't have physical access to your car so it is hard diagnose. It could simply be the throwout bearing, clutch, or both. Both are rather spendy because they require dis-assembly of the drivetrain just to get to it. Anyways you need to get under your car and take some quality pics in order for us to help. I do suggest bringing it to a knowledgeable mechanic/dealer and have them diagnose it anyways though to know for sure. They can also quote the work that needs to be done at the same time. Last edited by magnum2066; 12-23-2008 at 01:42 AM.

12-24-2008, 12:16 AM	#18
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	Please update your profile so we know what car you have. Again I suggest paying the $20-50 to have someone else diagnose it. If it is doing that something is obviously wrong with the car. Anyone know if a clutch can be bumped out of alignment and if it could be a factor? Another blind guess would be a broken axle or two... If the clutch was slipping you would somewhat be able to feel it in the pedal because when you lift your foot off the gas you would feel it grab again. If it isn't the clutch then it is the center differential being worked to death. In that case GET IT FIXED or it becomes more and more expensive from there. Last edited by magnum2066; 12-24-2008 at 12:23 AM.

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12-21-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	bump 4 help

12-21-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...when_68271.htm Like that? Busted axle. And don't be impatient with us, we have lives.

12-21-2008, 03:16 PM	#4
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	sounds almost the same but i dont think its a axle, car still drives normal in straight line......only when i turn right it makes that sound.........

12-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
k04sti Scooby Specialist Member#: 171773 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: tampa, fl Vehicle: 04 wrx sti jbp blouch 2.5!	Lol a bump within 30 minutes.....

12-22-2008, 03:36 AM	#6
STIBungy Scooby Specialist Member#: 51684 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STI PSM	How about helping yourself and taking a peek under the car? Could be a million things causing that sound.

12-22-2008, 06:15 AM	#7
06WHTWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 173690 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Shorehood, Warshington Vehicle: 2006 wrx CBR600F2	This has to do with powertrain how?

12-22-2008, 01:14 PM	#8
Emperor WuRM Scooby Newbie Member#: 169737 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Yorba Linda, ca Vehicle: 2006 Wrx Tr WRB	powersteering!!!!

12-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#9
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	its my clutch, i drove it around a little and it only makes the sound when im engaging the clutch. Once its get going it goes away untill i stop and try moving again, it shift good while moving but if i try to get it going from a stop it makes the noise. When im engaging the clutch it starts to cry but if i push the clutch back in it goes away. I dont want to drop 1700 for a new clutch and instalation right now so im going just baby it untill next year.

12-22-2008, 10:50 PM	#10
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	Possibly a throwout bearing.

12-23-2008, 01:07 AM	#11
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	^^^^^^^^^^how long can i drive like this?

12-23-2008, 01:41 AM	#13
hybrid gti 2 Scooby Guru Member#: 67004 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: (818) 180k ej205 / ppg 5mt Vehicle: 02 silver vf30 wag 05 f250 lifted on 35's	Jack it up and check that wheel bearing.

12-23-2008, 09:41 PM	#15
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	sorry im a noob, i have no idea where the wheel bearing is but ill take pics of the car tomorrow and post them

12-23-2008, 10:03 PM	#16
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	You can't really see it. You test the wheel bearing by jacking the tire off the ground and jerking on it. If it has lots of play it need to be replaced. Other than that we just want pics from under the car just to see if anything important got hit. Take lots of pics of the bottom of the engine and transmission.

12-24-2008, 02:22 AM	#20
whitewagon8619 Scooby Newbie Member#: 174852 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: manchester ct Vehicle: 2005 wrx wagon hybrid swap 68hta	going to the dealership is def your best bet.

12-24-2008, 07:40 PM	#21
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	well subaru dealership is closed till friday, and its a $100 for them to tell me whats wrong. is that the normal price

12-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#22
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	Is that a flat fee or per hour diagnosing?

12-24-2008, 11:26 PM	#23
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	i believe its a flat fee, i think thats way too much. they should be able to tell whats wrong within 10mins of driving the damn thing

12-25-2008, 02:07 AM	#24
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	:/ That is far too much in my opinion. Any other dealers nearby that will charge by the hour?

12-25-2008, 04:28 AM	#25
Headstart101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192664 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Cali...valey Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI WRB	well i got the price from a saturn dealer next to subaru dealer, subaru was doing their servicing at saturn so i think they would know what subaru charge