Honda Civic Forum

7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005 In the years from 2001 to 2005 Honda released it's 7th Generation Civic.
Chassis codes: EM2, ES1, EP3, EU1
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

What else can cause front end noise?

 
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-20-2018
  #1  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
SD Civic's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Age: 33
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
SD Civic is an unknown quantity at this point
What else can cause front end noise?
I have a 2004 Civic and have noises coming from the front end. I inspected everything and found several worn parts.
So far I've replaced:

complete strut assembly all around
Front lower control arms
Ball joints
Sway bar end links
Outer tie rod ends

Still getting a metallic rattle over rough road.
The wheel bearings seemed fine and the CV axles appear to be in good shape no leaks or tears.

​​​​​​What else can cause noise in the front that I should look at? Thanks in advance
SD Civic is offline  
Like
Old 05-20-2018
  #2  
Prelude Owner
iTrader: (7)
 
GolNat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,116
Received 303 Likes on 214 Posts
Rep Power: 218
GolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to beholdGolNat is a splendid one to behold
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
Did the strut assemblies come with new strut mounts? The bearings can wear and make a rattle sound over bumps. Also make sure your end links are nice and tight.
GolNat is online now  
Like
Old 05-20-2018
  #3  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
SD Civic's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Age: 33
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
SD Civic is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
Originally Posted by GolNat
Did the strut assemblies come with new strut mounts? The bearings can wear and make a rattle sound over bumps. Also make sure your end links are nice and tight.
The strut assembly came with everything. New mounts, springs, etc.. The end links are new and everything is tight.
SD Civic is offline  
Like
Old 05-20-2018
  #4  
Registered!!
 
RobertD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Forest Park, IL
Age: 43
Posts: 296
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 78
RobertD is a jewel in the roughRobertD is a jewel in the roughRobertD is a jewel in the rough
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
did you also replace these bushings on the swaybar? these are a common cause of your issue that is often overlooked by most people.
RobertD is offline  
Like
Old 05-20-2018
  #5  
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
 
ezone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Midwest. Aiming about mid-chest
Posts: 32,019
Received 250 Likes on 182 Posts
Rep Power: 493
ezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond repute
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
I put a set of quick struts on something older a while back.......found that someone at Monroe never tightened the big nut in the middle of the strut cap




I frequently see replacement sway bar links with loose nuts, someone never got them tight enough when installed.
ezone is offline  
Like
Old 05-20-2018
  #6  
Registered!!
 
Slumpertcivic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Age: 55
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
Rep Power: 94
Slumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to allSlumpertcivic is a name known to all
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
Might just want to check the subframe bolts, then all the engine mounts.

Radiator / battery / hood all can make noises...
Slumpertcivic is offline  
Like
Old 05-22-2018
  #7  
Registered!!
 
NDNV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: East Coast CANADA
Posts: 817
Received 53 Likes on 38 Posts
Rep Power: 109
NDNV is a glorious beacon of lightNDNV is a glorious beacon of lightNDNV is a glorious beacon of lightNDNV is a glorious beacon of lightNDNV is a glorious beacon of lightNDNV is a glorious beacon of light
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
Loose brake calipers or loose brake rotor shield?
NDNV is offline  
Like
Old 05-22-2018
  #8  
PITA Admin
Administrator
iTrader: (1)
 
sdaidoji's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: TN
Age: 52
Posts: 14,784
Received 1,443 Likes on 1,198 Posts
Rep Power: 338
sdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud of
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
i had a mysterious flapping noise. it was a zip-tie that got in the way of the radiator fan.

I had a mysterious clank. Ended up being a cracked control arm...

i had a mysterious clunk in the back of the car during acceleration or braking - it was a coke glass bottle under the seat that previous owner forgot there...

in other words, could be a lot of things. lots of stuff in the front of a FWD car...

brake shields?
sdaidoji is online now  
Like
Old 05-22-2018
  #9  
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
 
ezone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Midwest. Aiming about mid-chest
Posts: 32,019
Received 250 Likes on 182 Posts
Rep Power: 493
ezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond reputeezone has a reputation beyond repute
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
w.w.s.w.d.?
ezone is offline  
Like
Old 05-22-2018
  #10  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
SD Civic's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Age: 33
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
SD Civic is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: What else can cause front end noise?
I had a chance to lift the car and go over it again and I found one of the wheel bearings to be bad. There's a small amount of play that either wasn't there before or I just assumed it was caused by the ball joint. Thanks everyone for the help. I'll be back if a new wheel bearing doesn't fix it.
SD Civic is offline  
Like
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
What can cause clunking/popping in the front suspension
leech64
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
6
12-24-2016 02:51 AM
what can cause a metalic whining noise?
laack
General Honda Civic Forum Archive.
3
03-04-2010 01:49 PM
WTT 01-03 front end for 04-05 front end 2dr NHBP)
blouisgod
Florida
4
03-01-2006 08:04 PM
WTB:Skyline Front End or Octane Front End
Polkayman
Parts and Products
1
05-19-2002 06:34 AM
Back to Subforum
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
View Next Unread
Manually change air mix




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: What else can cause front end noise?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:43 AM.