Re: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: > I thought bad CV joints made a clacking noise, not this sort of moaning, for > lack of better word. IME, the multiple ball cv joints have always done as you suggest. The one time I dealt with a bad tripod joint (inner on a Saab 99), it showed up as a vibration at certain lo

Re: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yeah, I have historically cringed when I hear people leaning on the wheel as they make sharp turns in parking lots. Wasnt sure anymore if that was really a problem. I dont think the noise our Honda is making is the PS pump, though I could be wrong. The fluid level is ok. This noise occurs on dirt

Re: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Donald Snook
Brian wrote: "In our 2000 CRV (all wheel drive) when I turn the wheels near all the way and travel forward (and/or backward?) there is a sort of moaning sound. Any ideas on what is wrong?" Sounds like power steering to me. Are you holding it at the limit (i.e. as far as it will turn)? If so, S

Re: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> In our 2000 CRV (all wheel drive) when I turn the wheels near all the > way > and travel forward (and/or backward?) there is a sort of moaning sound. Is it the usual power steering moaning? That's caused by the pump's overpressure valve operating. You said _near_ all the way, but still... --

Re: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley
I'll plea ignorance of the vehicle and give a general comment: If it does not have a center differential, and 4wd is engaged, the tires will howl when you turn on pavement. If it's a full time 4x4 and the center differential is locked, the tires will howl when you turn on pavement. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Normal? Don't most cars do that? Maybe low power steering fluid? -Curt Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 03:38:02 -0700 From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] OT Honda Moaning To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID:     <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content

[MBZ] OT Honda Moaning

2008-09-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
Hate to make my first question Ive posted in a long time be about a ricer, but: In our 2000 CRV (all wheel drive) when I turn the wheels near all the way and travel forward (and/or backward?) there is a sort of moaning sound. Any ideas on what is wrong? Brian _