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When I turn sharp to the left or right, I get a loud sound that to me sounds like metal rubbing metal. It’s not a high-pitched squeal though, it’s more like rough metal to rough metal. I’m not sure I would describe it as “grinding”, but maybe. More details below.
First of all, I am well aware of the spotty transmission/torque converter issues with this model. When I bought my 2001 MDX used in 2010 with 88k miles, upon driving off the lot, I noticed the infamous shuttering/juddering, and the dealer replaced the torque converter free of charge (great customer service). So, I am well aware of the symptoms of a bad torque converter.
So... fast forward 7 years... now at 167k miles... the MDX was experiencing the same issues as 7 years ago, so I knew the torque converter was bad. This time though, my engine oil seal and rear main seal had small leaks, so I took it in to get those replaced, and while they were replacing those seals, I opted to have the torque converter replaced as well, since I would save on the labor combining the seal work. I was hoping that would get me over 200k miles.
Well, got my MDX back on Friday and IMMEDIATELY noticed that, when I make sharp turns turn the left or right (but especially the left), I hear what sounds like metal on metal harsh rubbing. The noise only occurs when turning sharp, and this noise was NOT there prior to going into the shop. I called the Acura dealer immediately that day, and they suggested I bring it back in. I brought back in today, and the tech says my power steering pump is the culprit and needs to be replaced.
I could believe that, but why wasn’t the noise there before?
Like I said, those two seals had to be replaced, so the engine had to come out, and the transmission had to be dropped to do that work. Could they have screwed something up related to that work? Does anyone have ideas?
When I turn sharp to the left or right, I get a loud sound that to me sounds like metal rubbing metal. It’s not a high-pitched squeal though, it’s more like rough metal to rough metal. I’m not sure I would describe it as “grinding”, but maybe. More details below.
First of all, I am well aware of the spotty transmission/torque converter issues with this model. When I bought my 2001 MDX used in 2010 with 88k miles, upon driving off the lot, I noticed the infamous shuttering/juddering, and the dealer replaced the torque converter free of charge (great customer service). So, I am well aware of the symptoms of a bad torque converter.
So... fast forward 7 years... now at 167k miles... the MDX was experiencing the same issues as 7 years ago, so I knew the torque converter was bad. This time though, my engine oil seal and rear main seal had small leaks, so I took it in to get those replaced, and while they were replacing those seals, I opted to have the torque converter replaced as well, since I would save on the labor combining the seal work. I was hoping that would get me over 200k miles.
Well, got my MDX back on Friday and IMMEDIATELY noticed that, when I make sharp turns turn the left or right (but especially the left), I hear what sounds like metal on metal harsh rubbing. The noise only occurs when turning sharp, and this noise was NOT there prior to going into the shop. I called the Acura dealer immediately that day, and they suggested I bring it back in. I brought back in today, and the tech says my power steering pump is the culprit and needs to be replaced.
I could believe that, but why wasn’t the noise there before?
Like I said, those two seals had to be replaced, so the engine had to come out, and the transmission had to be dropped to do that work. Could they have screwed something up related to that work? Does anyone have ideas?