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Sqeeling noise in Gq wagon

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Sqeeling noise in Gq wagon

Post by Tommie »

I have a 89 GQ wagon thats has a squeeling noise that comes and goes, sounds like its coming from the back.
Sounds kinda like a stone in the brakes but ive replaced all the roters and pads and given it a good clean and found nothing.
Starting to think it might be the wheel bearings but im not sure.
Has anyone had any rear wheel bearings go, If so did they make a noise or anything.
Only other thing i can think of is a uni in the tailshaft but they seem to be fine on inspection.

Any help would be apreciated..

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Post by Clanky »

Back tyres smoking up? :lol:

Handbrake dragging?

tyres rubbing in guards?

springs squeaking on diff mounts?

brake pad squeal shims missing?

Need some more info - when does it happen? What you doing to make it happen
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Post by 351ciofgrunt »

If you're unable to specify where the noise is coming from then maybe you should take it to a mechanic
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Post by Tommie »

Definatly not tyre smoke :lol:
Its not the handbrake.
Not the tyres rubbing.
Its not the springs squeeking.
Brake pad squeal shims?? Not sure

Seems to happen after i drive for 10 15 mins and somtimes starts if i hit a bump in the road, It is very random.

It started about 12 or more months ago and started bearly noticable and has slowly increased to the point were its easily heard and annoying

Since it started i have: Changed front brake rotors and pads. DIY
Changed rear brake rotors and pads. DIY
Done 2" body lift. DIY
Fitted 3" efs suspension lift (Coils, Shocks, Castor bushes, Brake bias bracket, reverse rear taishaft) Done by ON TRACK.
Fitted 35" tyres. ON TRACK
Cant think of anything else ATM.

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Post by Tommie »

If you're unable to specify where the noise is coming from then maybe you should take it to a mechanic
ON TRACK could not tell me what it was.
And also took it to OL and they were very helpfull (came for a drive and even got under it and removed tailshaft and checked diff ect) but they coul not tell me exactly what it was, they also suspect rear wheel bearings but cant confirm until they pull it apart..
I lost my job 2 weeks ago and cant afford to replace things for no reason at the moment otherwise i would just get them replaced to rule them out..

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Post by Clanky »

rear wheel bearings are easy to check if you have discs
Suppose this would be a place to start

Have you checked your panhard and trailing arm bushes?
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Post by Tommie »

I have disc rear.
Whats the easy way to check??
Also the bushes are old and probably worn but how would this make a squealing noise??
Also should have mentioned noise changes with speed (kmh not rpm)
Thanks for your help..
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Post by Chambo »

My old GQ did this. Drove me mad especially driving next to concrete barriers. I'm pretty sure it was the axle seal. Take the axle out and oil up the seal. See how that goes.

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Post by tye1986 »

probably might be you diif gears teeth alignment. usualy make a loud high pitched noise...
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Re: Sqeeling noise in Gq wagon

Post by 351ciofgrunt »

Tommie wrote:I have a 89 GQ wagon thats has a squeeling noise that comes and goes, sounds like its coming from the back.
Sounds kinda like a stone in the brakes but ive replaced all the roters and pads and given it a good clean and found nothing.
Starting to think it might be the wheel bearings but im not sure.
Has anyone had any rear wheel bearings go, If so did they make a noise or anything.
Only other thing i can think of is a uni in the tailshaft but they seem to be fine on inspection.

Any help would be apreciated..

Cheers
Tom..
Wheel bearings tend to make a low rumbling sound when they go
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Post by Clanky »

Here's another thought, I lost the spring pads ( rubber rings on upper spring mount where spring sits) last time I was up L'cruiser park. Drove me nuts driving back home with the squeaking as the suspension moved.

Again they are easy to check and replace. I bought some of those fancy poly ones for $30 ea
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Post by Tommie »

Thanks guys, think i might pull the rear axle's out and check them over.Any do's or dont's regarding pulling them out..
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Post by its aford not a nissan »

im thinking the metal dust cover on the front of the rear diff , just behind where the tail shaft bolts on
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Post by Fozdick »

Could be a bead leak, comes and goes at different speeds and temperatures.
i have seen this and it makes a squeeking sort of noise.
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Post by Tommie »

Pulled out the rear axles this arvo (in the rain)Passanger side was fine but driver side was fairly dry and with slow turning of the housing i could feel a few bumps (even though there was no slop or play in it) so i greased it up and put it back together, when i go for a long drive i will see how it goes.
If the noise is gone or quieter ill know what it was and get the bearings done.
Stay tuned....
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Post by Tommie »

Looks as though its the bearings so i'll have to send it in to get done, i dont have a press to do it myself.
Hope it dosent cost to much.
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Post by Clanky »

bearings are pretty expensive. I think the kit was about $200 from CBC last time I bought one. Probably get a chinese one off Ebay cheaper.

The big nut on the axle will slow you down if you dont have a spanner, but you can get away without a press if need be.
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Post by gu town »

i had this problem on my old gq squealing randomly. it turned out to be the rear wheel bearing. pulled axel out and couldnt even get the nut off. i just went the the wreckers and got another axle with bearing already on. bolted it up and away i went. i think it only cost around $100 for the one side. not much demand for nissan axles so the wrecker was happy to get rid of it.
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Post by rumpig89 »

gu town wrote:i had this problem on my old gq squealing randomly. it turned out to be the rear wheel bearing. pulled axel out and couldnt even get the nut off. i just went the the wreckers and got another axle with bearing already on. bolted it up and away i went. i think it only cost around $100 for the one side. not much demand for nissan axles so the wrecker was happy to get rid of it.
thats what id be doing if u dont really want to be spending money at the moment - think it would have to cost close to a grand (parts and labour) to do rear wheel bearing properly. i picked up a complete side (half axle, hub, brake calliper etc.) for 180 from the wreckers after i snapped all but 1 wheel stud off - back LHS. 6 bolts onto diff housing and brake line, bleed brakes...done.
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Post by hiy6o »

untie the mother in-law and let her outa the back the squeeling may turn into yelling but can easily fixed with a rifle . If yoy decide on the second method best you wait till your out in the bush to untie and let out .
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Post by gut42 »

hiy6o wrote:untie the mother in-law and let her outa the back the squeeling may turn into yelling but can easily fixed with a rifle . If yoy decide on the second method best you wait till your out in the bush to untie and let out .
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