Civic Non-Powersteering noise?
02-26-2008, 08:39 PM
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Civic Non-Powersteering noise?
I recently bought a 97 Civic DX hatchback, at first i was stunned by how stiff the non powersteering was on this car. I had driven non powersteering cars before, but none felt as stiff as mine. I also find it rather strange that when i turn the wheel and give it gas i hear a whirling sound coming from the bay. It doesn't happen if im not on the gas pedal. Its rather noisy and can be heard from outside the car. Right now i am clueless as to what it can be. The car also makes a slight vibration when i give it gas and go around 1500 RPM. This slight vibration is felt on the pedal as well as on the shifter.
Hope you guys can help.
Hope you guys can help.
02-26-2008, 09:36 PM
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Re: Civic Non-Powersteering noise? (HorizonEJ1*)
i doubt your problems are related to not having power steering. its more likely a bad mount, or a wheel bearing or something. how hard is it too steer exactly? i know its a big difference in steering with 17 inch wheels than 14's. i is on my car. but i used to have a chevelle with no power steering so maybe im just used to it.
bump for a better answer than i can come up with.
bump for a better answer than i can come up with.
02-26-2008, 09:48 PM
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Re: Civic Non-Powersteering noise? (DCSportEJ1Civic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DCSportEJ1Civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i doubt your problems are related to not having power steering. its more likely a bad mount, or a wheel bearing or something. how hard is it too steer exactly? i know its a big difference in steering with 17 inch wheels than 14's. i is on my car. but i used to have a chevelle with no power steering so maybe im just used to it.
bump for a better answer than i can come up with.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea i mean the fact that steering will be heavier is obvious, as i mentioned i had driven other non-ps Civics. The thing is that even while the vehicle is moving the steering remains quite hard to turn. Lets say me making a right turn at around 10mph, it feels as if i was parked. Not to mention if i give it gas i get that whirling sound. I had a buddy mention the bearing issue, but im hoping its not that.
bump for a better answer than i can come up with.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea i mean the fact that steering will be heavier is obvious, as i mentioned i had driven other non-ps Civics. The thing is that even while the vehicle is moving the steering remains quite hard to turn. Lets say me making a right turn at around 10mph, it feels as if i was parked. Not to mention if i give it gas i get that whirling sound. I had a buddy mention the bearing issue, but im hoping its not that.
02-27-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: Civic Non-Powersteering noise? (JDMFreak_DC2)
Well I removed my wheels today to take a look and found leaks coming from my axles on both sides. Might just be my axles. Still seems strange.
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