Lude Generation

Hi guys when im turning at slow speed i hear a grinding noise. Ive been to the garage today and they said theres a slight play in the rear steering rack but nothing major. So my question is will repairing that fix the grinding noise or is it something else?

These things are always hard to diagnose over the internet as I'm sure you can imagine.

Is it definitely a grinding noise and not a knocking?

Can you tell whether it's coming from the front or rear of the car? (Probably need someone outside to determine this properly).

Do you have an LSD?

Can I welcome you to the club?

It is a grinding noise and as far as i can say its coming from the front. Im not sure if a have and LSD. Ive got a 1997 5th gen h22a5. And yes you can welcome me in

Just whilst turning the steering wheel? Or while the car is turning a corner?

Does it matter if you're going forward or back?

Does it matter whether you're turning left or right? How sharp a corner you're taking?

Does it sound like it's coming from the front or back?

^^^^^^^ all the above

How tight are your jeans?

Ignore him.

Any chance of a video with decent sound. (No comments please Doggo )

Got pretty tight jeans
It appears when im turning the wheel doesnt matter left, right, forward or backwards actually i can hear it when im stationary or travelling at low speeds(Maybe its there when i go faster but cant hear it).
Ill try to post a video today but its raining like hell

KaTonyMa wrote:actually i can hear it when im stationary

To me that points to it not being gearbox related or anything down the line from there.

Could it be that the bearings in the alternator or pumps is away and is making a grinding noise?

Yeah, if you can hear the noise when you're stationary pop the bonnet and have a close listen. Though try not to loose any ears

Can you feel any abnormal vibrations/resistance in the steering wheel when you hear the grinding noise?