Azxster

Hey guys,

I have a 96 Civic Ex (Si for Canadians) that has a slight knocking sound from the section. What could it be?

Projekt_2nr

bad bearings in your a/c or powersteering bump? pulleys could be bad or els it could be your wishbone suspension on the drivers side

SL!M

I dont think that would make a knocking noise, bad bearings make like a grinding or a squealing noise. Why do you think it is the A/C?

jibs

I had a similar problem a few weeks ago. I use a long (12") screwdriver as a stethescope. Touch the screw driver to various parts and place your ear on it and listen. Doing this, my problem was obvious - bad AC tensioner bearing. Put the screwdriver on the bracket and could hear the trouble plain as day. Part was $40 at the dealer.

Azxster

Thanks.. I'll check it out.

It happens with and without the A/C on.

And I think I said A/C area... so behind the driver's side headlight area.

cashshoes

no if you spin a bearing it makes a knocking noise i think you have spun a bearing buddy and it depends how much of the bearing is spun to determin the loudness of the knocking in your case it probly spun a little off and is just barely moving have you checked your dip stick and seen it had a little drip of oil on it and then put oil in

Azxster

What do you mean by this?

have you checked your dip stick and seen it had a little drip of oil on it and then put oil in


I had a friend checking it out and he said it is definately not coming from the motor.

cashshoes

i ment have you ever put oil in your car after it was dry and the only way you can check if it is a bearing which i hope it isnt is take off the oil pan and if you have a crank griddle take that off too and wiggle all the rods if any move then its spun even if it moves a little it shouldnt move at all wouldnt hurt to check hu