Tranny noise coming to a stop

if you hear grinding noise while driving, it usually comes from your brake or tires touches fender liner, if noise remains constantly, may be from a pulley bearing.
For your case, check front tires, turn it right and left to the max, check if it touches anything; if not, check the brake, a nearly worn pad will expose its metal part, it will contact the rotor and makes noise.

Hit in the rear axle may have damaged bearings or brake parts. Jack up the side you hear noise from, put on stand, then have helper rotate wheel while you look underneath and listen to see where noise is coming from. Use length of old fuel or heater hose, one end in ear, to locate exactly where noise comes from.

There are many possibilities that can cause car to make noise.

It's actually from where the noise is coming from. Front end or rear end. From engine area or from inside the steering or from brakes.

There is N-number of possibilities for the car to make grinding noise or any other kind of noise.

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For step by step troubleshooting this problem, I suggest you to refer the help link mentioned below. Its a complete solution with proper explanation to identify the cause of problem: ------

Click the link below: -----

CAR NOISE ISSUES
http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/car-noisesnoisy-cargrinding.html


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These will help.
Thanks.

There are many possibilities that can cause car to make noise.

It's actually from where the noise is coming from. Front end or rear end. From engine area or from inside the steering or from brakes.

There is N-number of possibilities for the car to make grinding noise or any other kind of noise.

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For step by step troubleshooting this problem, I suggest you to refer the help links mentioned below. Its a complete solution with proper explanation to identify the cause of problem: ------

Click the link below: -----

ABS light comes on and Car makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/abs-light-comes-on-and-car-makes.html

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Car makes clicking noise?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-makes-clicking-noise.html

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Car makes whining noise like driving on rough pavement?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-makes-whining-noise-like-driving-on.html

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Chirping Noise From Car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/chirping-noise-from-car.html

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What are the possibilities for Clicking noise in car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-are-possibilities-for-clicking.html

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Squealing at start up on car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/squealing-at-start-up-on-car.html

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Chirping sound coming from engine?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/chirping-sound-coming-from-engine.html

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Vehicle making Clunk Thump Thud noise?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-making-clunk-thump-thud-noise.html

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4X4 Truck makes roaring noise in the front end?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/4x4-truck-makes-roaring-noise-in-front.html

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Heater makes clicking noise under dash on Ford Explorer?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/heater-makes-clicking-noise-under-dash.html

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Clicking noise under dash and front defroster not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/clicking-noise-under-dash-and-front.html

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Car Brakes Making Noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-making-noise.html

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Car Alternator making noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-alternator-making-noise.html

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Car Alternator Bearing Makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-bearing-makes-grinding.html

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Engine makes noise and Cooling Fan belt Breaks?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-makes-noise-and-cooling-fan-belt.html

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Vehicle Makes Clicking Sound While Taking turns?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/vehicle-makes-clicking-sound-while.html

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These will help.

Thanks.

Check the brake system of front right wheel. I am sure, the problem is there only.



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Hi R,
If I understand correctly the sound you're describing could be something known as 'pinking' It occurs when the ignition timing is too far advanced and can damage the engine. Make sure that you're using the correct octane rated fuel in your vehicle and thereafter take it for a tune. Whoever does it, should set the timing at 10 degrees BTDC. To set the timing correctly, open the diagnostic socket in the engine compartment which when standing facing the front of the car will be on your right and the vehicles left. Open up the cover and bridge between T and E1 (A small directory is inside the same cover, which will help you find the correct connections) Only when the bridge is connected can the ignition timing be set correctly. This should be carried out with a strobe timing light with the engine running.
Regards Johngee10

I doubt you going to get a code from the transmission. Im surprised that shop you have it taken to cant tell you what is the problems. If you have high miles as 100k chances are the tranny is worned and need service or replacing. Transmission rearly grind or make a grinding noise, the brakes will make the grinding noise due to the worned pad as metal rubbing on metal, have all breaks check. If the van is 5speed, yes I can see the tranny will make a grinding noise VS automatic transmission. I would take it to another shop and get another opinion or take it to the dealer which they usually charge 70-75 buck to have it diagnose. If tranny need replacing check ebay to junk yard, is lot cheaper and as good than having it rebuilt.

when turning left vehicle distributes weight to right front wheel bearing causing load. since u describe a noise in right front while driving straight i would suspect failed right front wheel bearing. see if your noise changes/goes away while turning right that should tell u 4 sure

Possible causes:

a) a brake disc shield is too close to the disc, and it's coming into contact in the circumstances you outline

b) pebbles stuck between the disc shield and the disk

c) dried out wheel bearings

d) worn Universal Joints in the drive shafts

e) worn A/C pump

f) worn alternator

g) worn water pump

Is the noise still present above 15 miles an hour and past 1500 rpm when the clutch is disengaged (i.e. gearbox in neutral?). The answer to this question may help you to pinpoint the source. I know it's stating the obvious but the fact that you're hearing a grinding sound means it's caused by something that is moving relative to something else. Again this should help narrow down the cause.

Even though there may be some brake pad remaining, sometimes you need to machine or replace the rotors in order to get rid of a noise. Rotors can develop a bad wear pattern that acts against a glazed pad to produce a loud noise even if they are not worn out. Replace the front brakes, pads and rotors.