Again... Now a doubt about tranny mounts.
11-01-2010, 09:27 AM
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Again... Now a doubt about tranny mounts.
Probably some people have read some posts that I´ve made. This is the situation:
Rubbing noise every time that I turn to the right, If i´m going over 45 mph/72 kmh. Some times there´s a noticeable vibration, and others is slight. I´ve replaced/checked/fixed/made:
- Both hub bearings.
- Both CV Axles.
- Both brake rotors and pads.
- Both sway bar bushings.
- Both outer & Inners tie rods.
- Driver´s Lower control arm bushings.
- Front end Allignment.
- Wheels re-balanced.
...and the
noise stills there!!!!! This is irritating and frustrating...
But... In the weekend I went at a local garage, to still looking for more stuff. They raised the car enough to see the bottom of the engine, the hhr was on P (is automatic, engine turned off), and I tried to turn the front wheels on both directions and I noticed that the engine rocks about 1" - 1 1/2", and the front transmission mount had a little amount of resistance, although the mount looks solid and w/o cracks... Then... Is common/Normal that engine rock movement? Should be totally solid (I mean, no rock movemnte) or not? I´ll appreciate any help.
Rubbing noise every time that I turn to the right, If i´m going over 45 mph/72 kmh. Some times there´s a noticeable vibration, and others is slight. I´ve replaced/checked/fixed/made:
- Both hub bearings.
- Both CV Axles.
- Both brake rotors and pads.
- Both sway bar bushings.
- Both outer & Inners tie rods.
- Driver´s Lower control arm bushings.
- Front end Allignment.
- Wheels re-balanced.
...and the
noise stills there!!!!! This is irritating and frustrating...But... In the weekend I went at a local garage, to still looking for more stuff. They raised the car enough to see the bottom of the engine, the hhr was on P (is automatic, engine turned off), and I tried to turn the front wheels on both directions and I noticed that the engine rocks about 1" - 1 1/2", and the front transmission mount had a little amount of resistance, although the mount looks solid and w/o cracks... Then... Is common/Normal that engine rock movement? Should be totally solid (I mean, no rock movemnte) or not? I´ll appreciate any help.
11-01-2010, 09:33 AM
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They are rubber mounts so should move but not without some resistance....... I wouldn't think turning the wheels while the engine is in park and off should move the engine an inch or more. That sounds excessive, but I've never checked mine either...... 
11-01-2010, 10:54 AM
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BTW... there´s a shinny surface on the top of the air filter housing and the lower insulation of the hood. Being optimistic, I assume that is being made in due to the movement of the engine.
11-06-2010, 10:33 AM
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I read somewhere else that someone had problems with the front struts rubbing.
Found it from Diffrunt;
rec,d my spec ordered hhr LT 2.4 auto nov 05. 33k happy mi later, my complaints were a dash rattle & a scrubbing fr strut. both struts replaced under warranty. best car, most fun
Found it from Diffrunt;
rec,d my spec ordered hhr LT 2.4 auto nov 05. 33k happy mi later, my complaints were a dash rattle & a scrubbing fr strut. both struts replaced under warranty. best car, most fun
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