ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

Alright just got done installing a TCI 3500 stall, trans go shift kit, and pacesetter headers on my buddies 98 Z28. Started up fine, then went to move it and about 10 sec. into driving i start to hear this bad clank sound. Almost like somthing is hitting somthing under the car.


Does it only when the car is rolling, doesn't matter if the car is on or off, and the noise speeds up the faster we go.

I got under the car and makes it when i spin the driveshaft with my hands, sounds like the sound is almost coming from inside teh driveshaft.

I then tried pulling the u-joint bolts out and re torqing them down just to check to see if that did it. Made the sound a little when i was doing the final tq. on them.

Lowred the car back down, started her up, started to go for another test drive and made it about 20 sec. this time and there the sound started again.

I'm at a total lost right now and really hoping one of you guys can help me out

Thanks
Justin

EPP

iTrader: (22)

I'd check the U Joint caps to make sure they aren't in a bind. Bob

ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

Sorry, but what exactly do you mean by a bind. I tried pulling the shaft off and putting it back on.

NISSANBOY

im helping him right now and it almost sounds like a big ratchet is clicking everytime i turn the shaft by hand. The click happens about once every 5mm of rotation.

itsmike

iTrader: (2)

Ok, Justin is working on my car. i took a picture of the u-joint and it looks broken.
So my question is:
Do i have to replace the whole u-joint or is there something on the u-joint i have to replace
How exactly do i go about fixing this.

- Thanks.

ThirdGenLS1

iTrader: (11)

I finaly figured it out, a bearing inside one of the caps fell down into the bottom of the cap. Chewed up the bearing pretty good so going to replace the u-joint now.

Thanks tho
Justin

EPP

iTrader: (22)

Yes, pick up a new U Joint. Bob