Tin Can Sound

Firewrangler

New member

• Dec 27, 2013

• #1

Ok, I saw the post from someone having a ratcheting sound, so now it's my turn. I have what sounds like a tin can tumbling down the street sound. It's only when rolling down the street. On the throttle or off, it doesn't matter. Sounds like it's coming from under the Jeep. I'm thinking maybe drive shaft or transmission. Any thoughts?

 

Firewrangler

New member

• Dec 27, 2013

• #2

Bump....Anyone??

 

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JoshuaC999

New member

• Dec 27, 2013

• #3

My first thought is a u-joint. If it makes the sound all speeds have someone stand out side and drive slowly by them to help pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Another option is to put it on jack stands at rotate the axles individually. You may be able to just grab the drive shaft near the u-joint and try and move it up and down, and side to side. If there is any play I the joint it is going bad or has gone bad. The play usually cause the noise when as the drive shaft turns the joint binds up then releases suddenly causing a popping or clicking sound.

 

gtony12

Caught the Bug

• Dec 27, 2013

• #4

Check exhaust shields

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NFRs2000NYC

Caught the Bug

• Dec 27, 2013

• #5

gtony12 said:

Check exhaust shields

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Agree. Tin can sound is usually associated with rusted out heatshields. Wife's CRV started doing it last week...got under there, and sure enough....ripped it off and presto, the noise is gone.

 

davantalus

Member

• Dec 27, 2013

• #6

Sounds like a mariachi band... Do you also have an increase in MPG?

If so, I'm going catalytic converter!

 

Firewrangler

New member

• Dec 27, 2013

• #7

MPG is about the same! Noise is getting worse though. I'll have to climb under it while I'm at work tomorrow!