Car makes noise when reversing and turning

[dvsx]

Hey guys, just recently bought an 1994 EG5 VTi Civic, has done about 270 000 km's. took it out for a spin tonight and realised that it makes a clicking noise while reversing and turning at the same time. it only happens while turning, not while reversing in a straight line. is a something i should be worrying about? it's a manual by the way

[Ikaros]

seems like its from CV joint?
get a mechanic check it out for you

[Mugen Civic]

yea, sounds like CV boot may have cracked and lube leaked out.

if u go to drive shaft specialist quickly, you could get a new boot and replace the lube if the drive shaft isn't too damaged.

cheaper than getting a new drive shaft.

Good luck

[jaz3]

Is the sound coming from the front or back?

A good indication your boots are gone is when you can smell oil burning when you're stopped (grease from the boots leaking onto the hot disk brakes)

[soongster]

i think its the drive shaft too... have it checked out

[croatiaboi]

yeah had the same problem with my old lude, turned out to be cv's, but get a mechanic to check it out could also be ur wheel bearings

[dvsx]

Is the sound coming from the front or back?

A good indication your boots are gone is when you can smell oil burning when you're stopped (grease from the boots leaking onto the hot disk brakes)

i cant really tell, il look more into it soon. but now that u mention it. i think i do smell something burning at times.

would anyone roughly know how much it would cost to replace the joints?

[cristian]

i had mine changed about 3 weeks ago, only the right one needed replacing...
parts cost me $120

[dvsx]

awesome, thanks guys. will get it checked out when i get the time. cheers