Grinding Noise

[TROJN007]

Whenever i back out of the driveway and then turn the wheel completely to one side to take off, right when i take off i get a horrible grinding sound. Then it goes away and doesnt happen again. Anyone know what this could be, i'm thinking that it might be bad bushings but not for sure.

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Where does it sound like it coming from?

 

[mo_dingo]

Sounds like your power steering pump is on it's last leg. Try this. Start the car, the without putting it in gear/drive, turn the wheel all the way to the left/right. If the noise comes back, my guess you PS pump took a dump.

You can rebuild them, or get a whole new one. Your choice.
Scott

 

[TROJN007]

its coming from up in front of the car, i tried turning the car and and turning the wheel but it didnt make the noise.

 

[mo_dingo]

OK!! I just re-read your post. Is it a clicking noise?

Try this. Go to a u-turn bay or somewhere you can make a turn with the steering wheel all the way turned over. Now turn the wheel all the way over, and accelerate hard.

If you hear a repetitive click noise, your ummmm.......:damnit:

I can't remember what they are called, but it has to do with the front suspension. Damn, I can't remember what it's called.

Have someone with you in the car, and have them stick their head out the passenger & drivers side window. See if they can determine which side it's coming from.

Once you do, check the ball joints, tie rods, control arm bushings, etc. I think the haynes manual will have some tests that you can perform to find the problem.
Scott

 

[TROJN007]

Its more of a sudden grinding noise rather than a clicking, it is only when i accelerate and the wheel is completely turned.

 

[BlackStang95]

don't know if this will help, but at full turn on my car, my swaybar would rub against the edge of my rim and the rim weight would scrape and make a lot of horrible sounds...