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Questions tagged [grinding]

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Why does a starter "bounce"?

Custom 4-cylinder boxer, based on a Volkswagen/Porshe of some kind (not entirely sure what), with the starter from an '85 Nissan Sentra or thereabouts. (generic part number 16816) Video of two attempts with fuel and spark disabled, and oscilloscope…
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Grinding noise while driving

On my Opel/Holden Astra H (150KKm, front wheel drive, m32 6-speed manual transmission) I hear a slight grinding noise from the right-front, starting at about 40 km/h. The noise is synchronous to the vehicle speed, independent of engine rpm. It…
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What could be causing a grinding noise when car accelerates quickly?

My son is an hour away and we are trying to diagnose this problem on a 2001 Toyota Corolla. When the car is accelerated slowly and gradually everything is fine. However when the gas "pedal is to the metal" he hears a grinding sound under the hood. …
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2011 Subaru Outback grinding noise when starting car

Recently when I start the car (usually when outside temperature is less than 70F), I hear a slight to moderate grinding sound right as the car starts. Nothing else seems out of place during the starting process and the car behaves as expected…
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Grinding/scraping sound from rear at low speeds

I bought a 98 crv this weekend and there’s a grinding/scraping sound coming from the rear (sounds like the driver side). It’s mainly at slow speeds and when turning, goes away at higher speeds. It’s also not all the time and seems to get better…
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why is my gearbox still grinding after a full new clutch kit and a gearbox refurbishnemt?

I have a 65-plate Vauxhall Astra Sri. I've had this car for less than two years and have already replaced the full clutch kit once(£1300). 11 months after this (December 2022) I had issues where it wasn't going into gear once the engine was up to…
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Wheel grinding on brake piston

I recently replaced the brake pads on my 2014 Nissan Altima. Once done I took it for a drive to make sure everything sounded and felt correct and I heard this awful grinding noise. I check the pads and had resolved it was my rotor that needed to be…
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New Brakes and Rotors... but still grinding sound

So I have a 91 Toyota pickup, 4wd and 4 cyl-22r engine. I just replaced the rotors and brake pads and bled the system. When I went to drive it after the install, I got about 300 feet away from my house and heard grinding after I began to brake.…
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Chevy Avalanche grinding/clunking front left side

Let me start off by saying, I have brought it to my mechanic already and he thought he fixed the problem, but as it turns out the wheel bearing wasn’t the issue. I also want to note I replaced the upper left ball joint. Here are my symptoms. After…
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VW stick shift shifter lockout

So my 2007 VW GTI has 257k miles.. (I know.) But it is my daily driver for now. I went on the highway and while I was in 6th, it popped into neutral by itself. I got kinda sketch but I was like okay whatever maybe I didn't move the shifter 100%.…
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Short grinding noise when releasing accelerator pedal

My car is making a sound which resembles two metal surfaces lightly scraping/scratching/grinding together at speed. Typical Scenario: The car is very cold. If I rev the engine between 2k and 3k, I will hear the sound when I release the…
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Fiat Stilo 1.6 2003 - grinding when shifting

I have a Stilo, and I need to force it(most of the time) to get in to gear 1, and is grinding in rest of them ,but always I got different resistance from the stick. Also in gear 1 is making a funny spiny noise while driving. With engine off is…
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Strange case of low-speed squeaking / grinding noises after new tires / alignment

I have a 2009 Honda Civic (LX, I think, not sure how I can definitively tell since it's been a while), and yesterday, I got the front tires replaced with new ones (size 205/55) and all 4 wheels aligned to factory specs at a local Town Fair Tires.…
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Grinding noise on engine shut off

I have a 1995 Chevy Astro. I had an auto shop change the fuel injection spider. When I got it back, I noticed there was a screeching, grinding noise coming from around the intake manifold when I shut off the engine. I have a video here of the…
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Grinding start on cold mornings

I have a 2014 Honda CRV. On mornings with temps in the upper 40's and below it makes a grinding noise when first starting. Doesn't do it again the rest of the day. Doesn't matter if my cars outside or in a garage. It's been doing this since my…
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