Re: I also have a vibration...

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

The pullerr I use has a threaded center shaft just like a normal
puller, it does not have the "Y" shaped end of  the threaded rod for
hitting with a hammer yet mine works well.

Dennis C.

On Jul 22, 7:06 pm, Scott Hinojos <lightspli...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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,  <62to65mo...@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 onhttp://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.htmlgives 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?...- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

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