the_maitre

[FONT=Century Gothic]Got back from a trip using Amtrak's Auto Train and getting the car up to speed on the highway I now have a PROPELLER NOISE - yes I said propeller noise. I sounds like a Cessna is right over the car and speeds up when I speed up and slows when i slow. The pitch of the noise is determined by the speed of the tires (when pushing the clutch in - I get the same noise so I don't think it engine related).

Any clue what this stupid noise could be?

Erik

benjamayn

I just moved and my car was shipped on a moving van...pretty much identical to your situation and I have the same exact propeller noise...any clue to what it is?

CraigSE

Bad wheel bearing?

mandyfig

What's the probability of 2 new members asking for the same issue?

How could he post a new thread without reaching 15 posts...just wondering.

mandyfig

the maitre has been a member since 2003, ok, that's legit.

dewd

also look at the date posted by the OP and compare it to the 2nd post.

its not a coincidents its just a thread that was never answered being brought back to life for someones benefit and possible the entire forum some day.

byrdman164

iTrader: (4)

I would check everything driveline related, since pressing in the clutch doesnt eliminate the noise. Axles, wheel bearings, hubs, etc. Also, try to pinpoint the noise to a particular area of the car if possible, that should make it easier to diagnose.

Unklejoe

iTrader: (6)

Sounds exactly like when I had a bad rear wheel bearing.

benjamayn

I find it strange that both of our cars, "the maitre's" and mine both started happening after being moved on an auto transport. His was a train, mine was in a moving van. I wonder how they secured the car and if that caused something to go? I guess I'll have to get it checked out since it's a mystery noise to most people.

Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

blkbat_77

hey guys im new here jus got a 5.5 gen i know my o2 sensor is bad but just recently i hear i humming noise comming form underneath the hood? and specifics or where to start checking first

2slow

iTrader: (6)

Do you know how the transporter tied the vehicle down? Although it doesn't sound like you know.

I could see CV joint issues if straps were run over axle, unnaturally loading them.

Since the noise is proportional to vehicle speed, the problem lies with a rotating piece between the final drive and the wheels. Check the usual suspects: wheel bearings, axles/CV joints & passenger side axle carrier bearing (although I don't know if these regularly fail).

benjamayn

I got the car checked out and it is the wheel bearings on both wheels. I think what happened was all the rain in Boston the past few weeks and driving through some mid-wheel high flooding, water got into the bearings and then the car sat for about a week while I was traveling for work and then another week sitting on the moving van and the bearings probably rusted. They were originals on the car and it was just a coincidence....the mover secured the car in the moving fan appropriately and that wasn't the cause. I think it's just bad luck and timing. Oh well.

dewd

glad u found the problem. How much they charging you on replaceing the parts plus labor?

benjamayn

The estimate was list price on the bearings...$112 per bearing....and 2 hours of work per bearing at $87.47 per hour. $573 total....the labor sounds about right...but I know the parts can be purchased for about half the cost. I am new to the area and I don't know of any other quality mechanics. I need to get this fixed asap so I can go to work and live my life...i might just bite the bullet because it's a must fix and then look for other mechanics in the future....I will think about it this weekend and decide if I need to call around to other mechanics. I just don't know any that I trust and people I work with recommended these guys. I was from Boston now in Kansas City...so I'm kind of stuck on this one here.