Re: I also have a vibration...

[Scott Hinojos <lightsplicer@xxxxxxxxx>]

So far, I haven't been able to find one of those stores. I'm
relatively new to the area, so I might just not know where it is.
Anyway, AutoZone has a tool loan program, but the puller they have
doesn't quite look like it's up to the task; it's not designed for
hammering, for starters.

Those pullers are clever! I think, though, that I'm going to have to
bite the bullet and buy a proper puller. There's just so many things I
want to tackle this year on this car, and I hadn't figured in spending
another $150 on a tool.

Another interesting link. Oddly enough, the noise doesn't get any
louder when I turn, but it does get quieter, which I suppose could
still mean a bad bearing. A bearing and race are like $25, or
something. However, it looks like (according to the manual) removing
the bearing requires YET ANOTHER expensive puller. UGH. By the time I
get all these new tools that I will almost certainly not use more than
a handful of times, I might as well take it to a mechanic. Good grief,
this is frustrating...

Thank you, Gary!

~S~


On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:35 AM,  <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Look for an old-time tool rental store for the puller if you can't buy one right now. You'll probably buy one sooner or later.
>
> There are a couple of DIY MacGyver style pullers shown on http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/tech/BrakeDrums.html
>
> The noise is not normal. Test for a wheel bearing and if you change 1 bearing change the other side as well for piece of mind. http://www.ehow.com/how_4862340_locate-wheel-bearing-noise.html gives one method to test wheel bearing noise.
>
> Fix the noise asap. A bad wheel bearing is dangerous to your health.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  My car also develops a noise/vibration at speed. Here's what I know:
>>  The vibration is definitely coming from the rear; I think from the
>>  left rear, specifically. The vibration doesn't really get any worse
>>  with speed, but it changes pitch, and **it goes away if I turn hard
>>  enough to the right, and doesn't seem to get worse if I turn left**....
>>
>>  The guy I bought the car from said that noise/vibration was from the
>>  differential, and that it was typical....
>>
>>  Also, does anyone have an opinion on how to remove the rear drums on a
>>  C-body?...

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