1996 Volvo 850

1996 VOLVO 850
174,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISJM91
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Hello I have a 96 Volvo 850 GLT, it is a 5 cylinder 2.4. I am having a loud ticking coming from around the right front tire. It only does it when you push the gas but it doesnt do it all the time. Also it only happens when the car is in motion. When I hear the noise I let off the gas and it stops for a lil while.

Thank You for your time
Aug 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello and thanks for donating


Most likely a foreign object has stuck in the tire tread, especially if the sound is constant regardless of wheel position and is louder outside the window than inside the vehicle. Check all tire treads.

Second most likely if front wheel drive is rezeppa, or tripoid type constant velosity (CV) joint. That's the shaft which transfers your engines torque to the wheels. However,the sound is only while turning right or left which puts stress on the shafts pivit points. To check this, go to a large quiet lot and drive in slow sharp circles left and listen for sound, then right listen for sound. If you hear a click left, replace left front CV axle, if right then right front CV axle replacement.
Aug 30, 2010 at 9:38 PM
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