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Most likely yes, the sweet smell is coolant.
The squeak (loud unpleasant noise) you hear is the belt slipping on your pulley(s) because it is slippery.
The coolant is leaking somewhere by your belt, ie. water pump, reservoir, hose…
If you plan on fixing it yourself find out where the leak is using the pressure tester:
Guaranteed find. use a pressure tester like this one: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Pressure-Tester-Adapters/_/N-263r
your local auto parts store will most likely rent it to you. Call them for details.
-Jeff
Good luck my friend!
Most likely yes, the sweet smell is coolant.
The squeak (loud unpleasant noise) you hear is the belt slipping on your pulley(s) because it is slippery.
The coolant is leaking somewhere by your belt, ie. water pump, reservoir, hose…
If you plan on fixing it yourself find out where the leak is using the pressure tester:
Guaranteed find. use a pressure tester like this one: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Pressure-Tester-Adapters/_/N-263r
your local auto parts store will most likely rent it to you. Call them for details.
-Jeff
Good luck my friend!
Sorry I missed you didn’t have tools 🙁
Here is a link from Autozone for a $20 Jack. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/deals/dealMaker/dealMaker.jsp?dealId=34971&showDealMaker=true
Hopefully you have one nearby you. And a rubber mallet costs $3 at your local hardware store.
Hope this helps!
Good luck my friend!
Sorry I missed you didn’t have tools 🙁
Here is a link from Autozone for a $20 Jack. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/deals/dealMaker/dealMaker.jsp?dealId=34971&showDealMaker=true
Hopefully you have one nearby you. And a rubber mallet costs $3 at your local hardware store.
Hope this helps!
Good luck my friend!
Hey, I like the success story! Nice work
Here is a few tips.
1. I HATE calling dealerships. Email CBarker@royalpurple.com your make and model and ask him which kind of diff lube to use. You don’t have to use royal purple but at least you will have the correct lube to use. Email him and he will get back to you in a couple days, hassle free 🙂
2. Your vibration problem: usually comes from the rotor or drum. They can warp and it can be so small it is undetected by the eye. My guess is that the other front wheel rotor is warped. It is always a good idea to replace brake parts in pairs but I understand money is a factor too. Possibly when you get some extra funds replace that rotor and you should be vibration free. I wouldn’t recommend turning just one rotor. Since the other was replaced, replace the other one with a brand new rotor too.
Brake dust: my guess is the side with the normal caliper was wearing less so it was creating finer dust particles. The stuck caliper could have been creating heavier, larger dust particles that were just sinking to the ground. Just a guess.
I have a question for you tho: What kind of brake pads did you use out of sheer curiosity?
Thanks. Hope this helps.
-Jeff
Hey, I like the success story! Nice work
Here is a few tips.
1. I HATE calling dealerships. Email CBarker@royalpurple.com your make and model and ask him which kind of diff lube to use. You don’t have to use royal purple but at least you will have the correct lube to use. Email him and he will get back to you in a couple days, hassle free 🙂
2. Your vibration problem: usually comes from the rotor or drum. They can warp and it can be so small it is undetected by the eye. My guess is that the other front wheel rotor is warped. It is always a good idea to replace brake parts in pairs but I understand money is a factor too. Possibly when you get some extra funds replace that rotor and you should be vibration free. I wouldn’t recommend turning just one rotor. Since the other was replaced, replace the other one with a brand new rotor too.
Brake dust: my guess is the side with the normal caliper was wearing less so it was creating finer dust particles. The stuck caliper could have been creating heavier, larger dust particles that were just sinking to the ground. Just a guess.
I have a question for you tho: What kind of brake pads did you use out of sheer curiosity?
Thanks. Hope this helps.
-Jeff
[quote=”LJ11194″ post=40022]Well I posted a reply but it seems to have disappeared. In short, both front brakes are shot. The pads are more or less gone. Metal on metal. The calipers are sticking as well, which explains my bad mileage and the fact that they are making objectionable sounds now even when the breaks aren’t applied. Oh, and they’re getting weak! I almost had an accident and had to run a red light on the way home because I literally could not stop in time. Needless to say, I’m not driving it anymore until it has new brakes, because that seems suicidal at best. I’ll keep you guys posted.[/quote]
Did this happen recently, after the brake job? or before?
[quote=”LJ11194″ post=40022]Well I posted a reply but it seems to have disappeared. In short, both front brakes are shot. The pads are more or less gone. Metal on metal. The calipers are sticking as well, which explains my bad mileage and the fact that they are making objectionable sounds now even when the breaks aren’t applied. Oh, and they’re getting weak! I almost had an accident and had to run a red light on the way home because I literally could not stop in time. Needless to say, I’m not driving it anymore until it has new brakes, because that seems suicidal at best. I’ll keep you guys posted.[/quote]
Did this happen recently, after the brake job? or before?
Clunks can be pretty easy to diagnose. Jack the car up and start hitting metal suspension parts with a rubber mallet until you hear a clunk. Then you know where the noise is coming from.
Here is a helpful video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFbb43fwqk
And don’y worry about starting a new thread. There a plenty of users on this website that are going to view your thread. If you upset one reader, no big deal. Just move on.
I hope this helps! good luck!
Clunks can be pretty easy to diagnose. Jack the car up and start hitting metal suspension parts with a rubber mallet until you hear a clunk. Then you know where the noise is coming from.
Here is a helpful video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFbb43fwqk
And don’y worry about starting a new thread. There a plenty of users on this website that are going to view your thread. If you upset one reader, no big deal. Just move on.
I hope this helps! good luck!
[quote=”LJ11194″ post=40221]I really appreciate all the information guys. My dad had the front brakes done in April. (We share this vehicle, he likes to have maintenance done professionally and I like to do it myself when possible) That was roughly 20,000 miles ago. He doesn’t know what kind of pads were used or anything. I bet they were cheap ones though. Just from the symptoms, I think I have a shim that cut through a rotor like in the video. I haven’t taken the wheel off to check since I don’t have the tools, which is why I can’t do it until Monday when I’ll have access to them. I’ll be sure to update when I know exactly what happened.[/quote]
If you can take some pictures and post them. Pull the wheel left to right with in the air and feel for play, that will test your steering linkage I previously mentioned and the source of the noise. Also up and down to test for ball joints.
Let us know! Get your eyes in there, inspect and take notes.
Good luck my friend!
[quote=”LJ11194″ post=40221]I really appreciate all the information guys. My dad had the front brakes done in April. (We share this vehicle, he likes to have maintenance done professionally and I like to do it myself when possible) That was roughly 20,000 miles ago. He doesn’t know what kind of pads were used or anything. I bet they were cheap ones though. Just from the symptoms, I think I have a shim that cut through a rotor like in the video. I haven’t taken the wheel off to check since I don’t have the tools, which is why I can’t do it until Monday when I’ll have access to them. I’ll be sure to update when I know exactly what happened.[/quote]
If you can take some pictures and post them. Pull the wheel left to right with in the air and feel for play, that will test your steering linkage I previously mentioned and the source of the noise. Also up and down to test for ball joints.
Let us know! Get your eyes in there, inspect and take notes.
Good luck my friend!
[quote=”thisisbuod” post=40213]Just so you know, no matter what anyone tells you do not use rtv or any gasket sealant on your diff gasket. Just make sure the surfaces are clean and dry.[/quote]
YES! In his case, Dont even remove the cover because they arnt leaking, just suck the fluid with a shopvac if there is no drain plug. and then fill it up!