Bob Kaisers Repair Inc

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Noises
Procedure and Sign-Off List
  1. Customer to fill out noise questionnaire:
  WHINE: A high pitched sound like an electric motor or drill.
  CLUNK: A metal to metal sound, like a hammer striking steel.
  GROWL: A low sound, like an angry dog.
  CLICK: A light sound like a ballpoint pen being clicked.
  RATTLE: A sound like marbles rolling around in a can.
  KNOCK: Like a loud door knocker.
  HISS: Like air escaping from a balloon.
  HUM: Like a wire humming in the wind.
  SQUEAL: A high pithced sound, like fingernails across a chalkboard.
  SQUEAK: A sound like rubbing a clean window.
  BOOM: A Sound like a drum roll or distant thunder.
  2. Test drive with customer and verify noise customer is complaining about.
  3. Narrow down noise to: engine - transmission - differential - CV joint - front end - brakes -exhaust mounting
  4. Inspect for any loose parts and any add on equipment mountings.
  5. Look for any components that need lube, like speedometer cable or bushings, especially sway bar bushings.
  6. Check for mismatched components, broken backets and worn bushings.
  7. Inspect all motor and transmission mounts. (GM diesels leak fuel from fuel pump and ruin motor mount causing engine to sit on frame).
  8. Inspect strut mounts and shock mounts.
  9. Inspect for any hydraulic engine mounts leaking.
  10. Road test and verify noise is gone.
  ** Wipe off all handprints-return vehicle clean.
   
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