Scraping noise at low speeds.

[Bedwards]

The noise is also only when my foot is on the gas. If I cruise with my foot off the gas, it goes away. Wouldn't the wheel bearing continue to make noise?

[RegalGS98s]

The noise is also only when my foot is on the gas. If I cruise with my foot off the gas, it goes away. Wouldn't the wheel bearing continue to make noise?

Have you tried doing the load test driving with your foot off the gas? If it doesn't make a difference in the noise then to me it would have to point to a transmission problem. I know you changed the axle also, but that should make noise if you're on the gas or not. I assume when you say on the gas, you mean just enough gas to accelerate easily or maintain speed, not a hard acceleration.

[Bedwards]

Have you tried doing the load test driving with your foot off the gas? If it doesn't make a difference in the noise then to me it would have to point to a transmission problem. I know you changed the axle also, but that should make noise if you're on the gas or not. I assume when you say on the gas, you mean just enough gas to accelerate easily or maintain speed, not a hard acceleration.

I'll try the load tests tonight. I mostly hear the noise at about 1600-1800 RPM.

[RegalGS98s]

Also to see if it's the brakes, try riding the brakes with the gas. Just apply the brakes enough for them to touch.

[Bedwards]

I tried turning and load testing the bearings. The noise stayed the same no matter what. I also tried applying the brakes, it didn't stop the noise. The noise also happens in reverse, around the same RPM.

[RegalGS98s]

Now I'm thinking it's a problem with your engine again since it's only at certain RPM's. Timing chain or the timing chain dampener if you used one. I don't remember all the things you changed.

[Bedwards]

I did replace the timing chain and timing chain dampner. Why would that be making noise? I installed it correctly... And wouldn't it make the noise if I revved the engine in drive (up on jacks), or in neutral? If it is the chain, will the noise eventually go away as it wears, or what should I do?