Quote Originally Posted by bryguy View Post
Ok, it wouldn't let me start a thread in transm. So I guess I'll post here.

I have a 2002 Grand Prix SE. 3.1 engine. 4 spd auto. For almost a year now I've had a "growling " noise up front. I replaced both front wheel bearings, both axles, new rotors and pads. Also rotated the tires front to back. Still have the noise. It's proportional to road speed. The faster I go, the louder the noise. It's not extremely loud, but its very noticable. Sometimes I can feel a very slight "shaking" in the front end. This happens when braking or not braking. I was wondering if the engine/trans mounts would cause this(if they were wore out). Could the engine/trans sag enough causing the axles to be at a bad enough angle to cause this "growling"? I wouldn't think a bad transaxle bearing/gear would last this long, but I may be wrong. Hope it's not the TRANSAXLE $$$OUCH$$$
Wow, that is a lot of parts to throw at it, and not fix it.

While the engine mount is not the first thing I would consider. I think it could very easily make the noise you described. I don't think from the CV angles being wrong. But rather from just letting the engine vibrate and move more than normal. If you need, I have an extra engine mount that I used for a couple thousand miles. I got it at Advance Auto and should still have the receipt for the lifetime warranty, if you are interested.

As for the transxle, I can't imagine that being the culprit. But just because, make sure you check your transmission fluid and that it is full.

I'm in Elysburg...
Nice. My brother-in-law is dating a girl from there. So every now and then we end up in that area. Usually to hang out at the Wayside for wings.