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Help! Strange noise in Automatic, 98 Camry V6

  

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I have a 98 Camry V6 with 190,000 miles. It’s been kept in excellent condition, we do the oil every 3000 miles. We changed to synthetic a few months ago. It’s my sons car and we just need 2 more years for it to last for college. We just did the timing belt kit, engine mounts, axles, spark plugs/wires, valve cover gasket, plenum upper intake gasket, transmission filter and fluid, both control arms. About 2 bc   years ago we did the steering rack/pinion and steering pump. We did the exhaust system, as well. My son was hit from behind and insurance paid for the exhaust system. Right before then, I put the rotor, calipers, and pads on. I did the rear brakes and emergency brakes as well. We got a new radiator, bc it was failing. The new one failed and mixed oil with coolant. We changed the radiator and cleaned the engine out several times. There has been no oil in the coolant system. There was also a ps line that was leaking that we replaced. The tires are from Costco from 2019. We got a. Firestone lifetime alignment we just had done, after the driver side axle was put on. The car started shaking and yesterday there is a loud, bell like sound from the driver side wheel. I checked the brake pads(ceramic )rotor and everything else was tight. 
Im going to check the tire weights, bearings, tire pressure, brakes again. My son was driving at a low speed when this sound happened. Has anyone ever heard or seen this before? If I can post the video, I will. I learned how to work on cars with my dad. He never wanted me to rely on a shop to over charge me for something I could do. I’m so glad I learned! I can email the sound, if you message me. Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Michelle


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Probably a wheel bearing or CVT joint. Jack it up and start wiggling things like the tire, tie rods and suspension parts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbsUTESwOMY


Hi sir, I just posted a link to the sound. It sounds like a bunch of bells. I will definitely check out what you suggested. I appreciate it a lot. 💗 Michelle


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