Sonariz Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I have Nissan FB15 YOM 2000 (well, I bought recently and don't know much about maintenance etc.). My problem is while I'm steering left (Turning left) some noise coming occasionally. This noise is not a metallic noise but more likely to be a noise which leather part touching somewhere. Can anybody help me to identify my problem. Also I heard wearing of lower arm bushes is one major and common issue in FB series, and I haven't replace them, Is it related to my problem? How can I identify whether those bushes to be replaced or not? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harshansenadhir Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 On 8/13/2011 at 3:27 AM, Sonariz said: I have Nissan FB15 YOM 2000 (well, I bought recently and don't know much about maintenance etc.). My problem is while I'm steering left (Turning left) some noise coming occasionally. This noise is not a metallic noise but more likely to be a noise which leather part touching somewhere. Can anybody help me to identify my problem. Also I heard wearing of lower arm bushes is one major and common issue in FB series, and I haven't replace them, Is it related to my problem? How can I identify whether those bushes to be replaced or not? Thank you What's the tire size on front wheels? Maybe the tire rubs agains inner wheel arch when turning left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonariz Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) 14' tires. (Previous owner replaced tires in 2010 and not ran more than 2500kms) Edited August 13, 2011 by Sonariz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harshansenadhir Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 On 8/13/2011 at 3:41 AM, Sonariz said: 14' tires. (Previous owner replaced tires in 2010 and not ran more than 2500kms) If it's 185/70 R14, there's a chance the tire maybe rubbing against the wheel arch. Try to simulate this sound and get someone to check whether that's the cause. Very unlikely the sound could be due to worn out rack ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonariz Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) On 8/13/2011 at 5:34 AM, harshansenadhir said: If it's 185/70 R14, there's a chance the tire maybe rubbing against the wheel arch. Try to simulate this sound and get someone to check whether that's the cause. Very unlikely the sound could be due to worn out rack ends It's 185/65 R14, Are you sure it's issue with tires? I mean when I am driving very straight left bend (bend with law curvature) this noise is cumming. Thank much for your help, I ll check the vehicle, Edited August 13, 2011 by Sonariz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harshansenadhir Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 On 8/13/2011 at 7:29 AM, Sonariz said: It's 185/65 R14, Are you sure it's issue with tires? I mean when I am driving very straight left bend (bend with law curvature) this noise is cumming. Thank much for your help, I ll check the vehicle, Not 100% sure of course, but from what you said,( leather rubbing kind of sound) further if it's a sound coming out of PAS pump it should be there even for a right turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffer Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 On 8/13/2011 at 7:29 AM, Sonariz said: It's 185/65 R14, Are you sure it's issue with tires? I mean when I am driving very straight left bend (bend with law curvature) this noise is cumming. Thank much for your help, I ll check the vehicle, okay i have a FB14 and i recently upgraded the wheels to 175/70 R14 i noticed when i turn the wheel fully to the right the wheel sort of touches the mud flaps and makes a small noise. i think the problem at your case is the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIS Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hi jus commenting on Lower Arm Bush (LAB) issue Beleive me I had run 20000km even after automiraj guys claimed my LAB's needs to be replaced She is as smooth as she was earlier on the roads I have an FB15 New shell 2004 If you think of replacing LABs A*W will opt u to replace the whole Lower arms instead replacing only the bushes will cost you aroud LKR 25000/- Other places will replace the Bushes for a cost around 6000/- But my opinion is that a cracked original japanese LAB r better than replaced OEM one s I was also told if the LABs are really in a condition to replace one will not be able to do the Wheel Alignment properly--- So first take your car for a Wheel Alignment If they do it without any issue that means u can run with the ones u have But if u r really uncomfortable in your drive bwtter replace the LABs Gud luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonariz Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 On 8/13/2011 at 5:38 PM, Schiffer said: okay i have a FB14 and i recently upgraded the wheels to 175/70 R14 i noticed when i turn the wheel fully to the right the wheel sort of touches the mud flaps and makes a small noise. i think the problem at your case is the wheels. But my in my case, I don't have turn fully to occur the noise. Just 10-15 degree turn enough to get the rubbing noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonariz Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 On 8/14/2011 at 12:41 AM, NIS said: Hi jus commenting on Lower Arm Bush (LAB) issue Beleive me I had run 20000km even after automiraj guys claimed my LAB's needs to be replaced She is as smooth as she was earlier on the roads I have an FB15 New shell 2004 If you think of replacing LABs A*W will opt u to replace the whole Lower arms instead replacing only the bushes will cost you aroud LKR 25000/- Other places will replace the Bushes for a cost around 6000/- But my opinion is that a cracked original japanese LAB r better than replaced OEM one s I was also told if the LABs are really in a condition to replace one will not be able to do the Wheel Alignment properly--- So first take your car for a Wheel Alignment If they do it without any issue that means u can run with the ones u have But if u r really uncomfortable in your drive bwtter replace the LABs Gud luck! Yeh, may be this is the reason, Anyway I get the check done thanks for replying .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha7 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/14/2011 at 5:57 AM, Sonariz said: But my in my case, I don't have turn fully to occur the noise. Just 10-15 degree turn enough to get the rubbing noise. That's because u have 185/70/14... That's too big for the car. FB-15 Tyre size is 165/70/14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whmsujith Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/15/2011 at 4:17 AM, Sha7 said: That's because u have 185/70/14... That's too big for the car. FB-15 Tyre size is 165/70/14. No my dear it's 175/70/14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmxjn Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/15/2011 at 5:10 AM, whmsujith said: No my dear it's 175/70/14. y don't u find ur specs here?? http://www.cars-directory.net/specs/nissan/sunny/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha7 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/15/2011 at 5:10 AM, whmsujith said: No my dear it's 175/70/14. Now u confused me Will check and post the exact size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha7 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/15/2011 at 5:45 AM, Sha7 said: Now u confused me Will check and post the exact size Yah.. My bad memory... It's 175/70 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIS Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/15/2011 at 5:47 AM, Sha7 said: Yah.. My bad memory... It's 175/70 14 Yeah according to factory specs the sunny FB15 tyre size -its 175/70R14 I agree with cxmjn But there are many alternative tyre sizes you can replace with the original, I had a document I will try to post once I get it and to tell u the truth I hate 175/70R14 it makes the sunny so basic with wide tyres it looks sporty so I used 195/6014R without any issue and now I use Dunlop japanese 185/65R14 still no issue both the above sizes I replaced by checking the compatibility chart you will find it in tyre size replacement charts (just google it machan) I dont think the issue is with your tyre sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/14/2011 at 12:41 AM, NIS said: Hi jus commenting on Lower Arm Bush (LAB) issue Beleive me I had run 20000km even after automiraj guys claimed my LAB's needs to be replaced She is as smooth as she was earlier on the roads I have an FB15 New shell 2004 If you think of replacing LABs A*W will opt u to replace the whole Lower arms instead replacing only the bushes will cost you aroud LKR 25000/- Other places will replace the Bushes for a cost around 6000/- But my opinion is that a cracked original japanese LAB r better than replaced OEM one s I was also told if the LABs are really in a condition to replace one will not be able to do the Wheel Alignment properly--- So first take your car for a Wheel Alignment If they do it without any issue that means u can run with the ones u have But if u r really uncomfortable in your drive bwtter replace the LABs Gud luck! Whether one can do wheel alignment or not is not a good measurement of the quality of the lower arm bush in my humble opinion. You might not even notice it, unless you take hold of the wheel and try to move it. In my old car they aligned the wheels fine when the bush was quite gone My recommendation is if the bushes are gone and there is metallic suspension noise, replace them because replacing the bushes are a lot cheaper than replacing the lower arm (or having to fill the lower arms to combat wear). There are low quality bushes in the market for sure, but I must say I got a good 3 years service out of the ones I replaced on mine (they were still ok when we sold the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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