On acceleration, there is a tapping noise that sounds like a drummer tapping a woodblock

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE
91,500 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HAL STANSFIELD
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It's about once per second, not related to engine speed or vehicle speed. I just started. Over the last few months, I've had an EGR valve replaced, new rear shocks, new front struts and suspension links, and new spark plugs and coil pack.
Jun 19, 2019 at 3:59 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a video here so I can hear the noise?

Roy
Jun 19, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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HAL STANSFIELD
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Here is a recording I made this morning. At the time I was going between 35 and 40 mph, and the ticking stopped as soon as I let up on the gas.
Jun 20, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, very faint but I heard it.

It sounds like an axle U joint. I would have someone check it for you to confirm that is the noise.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Roy
Jun 20, 2019 at 12:00 PM