Stethoscope

[ARB1977]

Are these useful in figuring out noises in vehicles? I've got a sqweak in my front end and I'm not possitive if its my shock or not? This is in my tacoma.

 

[yonyon]

Stethoscopes tend to work well for low-frequency noises and banging noises. For squeaks, not so much. If it's a good loud squeak you may be able to listen with your fingertips.

 

[tig1]

They are great for noise coming from alt, water pump, ps pump, etc.

 

[ARB1977]

Ok. Thanks.

 

[Rick in PA]

Originally Posted By: tig1
They are great for noise coming from alt, water pump, ps pump, etc.

+1 Also, a simple piece of tubing, held to the ear, makes a good "poor man's" stethoscope.

 

[cb_13]

Great for wheel bearing noises with the vehicle on a hoist or drive wheels jacked up. If you're deaf like me you can use a large screwdriver against alternators or idler pulleys to feel the vibration from the bad bearing.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Rick in PA
Originally Posted By: tig1
They are great for noise coming from alt, water pump, ps pump, etc.

+1 Also, a simple piece of tubing, held to the ear, makes a good "poor man's" stethoscope.


Speaking of poor man. Go to HF and their's(mechanics stethoscope) is less than $5. I got mine there and it works fine.

 

[DBMaster]

I have used, for years, a very large (think two feet long) screwdriver. I put the end against what I want to listen to and put my ear against the handle. It works!

 

[CharlieW618]

A piece of broom handle does the same thing.

 

[SteveSRT8]

actually a piece of wood is really a good one, so a broom handle is nearly perfect. But I have used extensions from my socket set strung together in a pinch, so a lot of different stuff could work.