Hello everyone I'm new here, I came here just to ask this question but I now see this place as the perfect place to build on all things Honda. I'm also eventually looking to hook up my car. Glad I found this forum. I have a 1998 Accord EX V6 2 dr coupe.

I bought this car a month and a half ago and had the brakes and rotors replaced, and the wheel bearing on my right passenger side tire was replaced. I also had the CV joint replaced on that same side. I'm curious as to what this noise might be. Sometimes I also feel a slight vibration/feeling on the gas pedal when I hear the sound.

Could it be that the work, done by a friend of a friend wasn't done properly? The person is a certified diesel mechanic and gearhead himself. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Pray that it isn't Rod knock

 

Does it happen in neutral or park

 

Jack up the front of the car and put it on jackstands. Turn the steering wheel until it locks. Grab the tire and try to push/pull on the tire at 3/9 o'clock and 6/12 o'clock. Is there any excess movement or noise?

 

Thanks guys, I will try to jack it up tomorrow. As for when I hear the noise, its always when the car is started and already moving. It happens shortly after I hit the gas and the car accelerates faster. It doesn't happen on turns or anything. I'm not sure if its the wheel or anything connected to it, or the transmission, since its only when I hit the pedal. It doesn't happen when I'm cruising or slowing down.

Edit: The knocking/clicking sound is not that loud and most people, other than me, don't notice it. Not sure if that clarifies anything. I will also say that I can't tell if its water from my AC but I do have a leak under that same area of the car. I was told by a few people that it was the AC though, but I'm willing to get a second opinion.

 

Try revving the car when it is still

 

The car doesn't make the sound when not moving, so I guess its not the engine. Also, when I turn the steering wheel right it makes a grinding kind of sound, like a boat docking against wood pylons (anyone who has rode the Staten Island ferry will know what I mean)