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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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grinding sound from engine

i have an 03 i35 and i have been getting a loud noise from the engine dept. The loud noise stops as you decrease the car and cant be heard during idle. I know most of you will say its the engine noise but the noise is constant when
cruising. i do have an aftermarket exhaust but its coming from front of the car. thanks
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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No grinding noise coming from the transmission. Maybe timing belt but who knows.
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Does the noise come from the passenger side (front) of the engine? Most of the timing chain issues out there are noticable even at idle speeds.
Old Apr 21, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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After driving the car some more i get a constant grind (engine dept) and the noise stops once my car is at a full stop. It could be two things maybe transmission or power steering pump. My car also grinds when i turn the car left or right and when i reverse. Can someone help me. thanks
Old Apr 21, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Sounds like a wheel bearing is toast, and in need of replacement ... seeing as you said the noise stops when the car is not in motion.
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