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Old 03-14-2008, 09:41 PM
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My transmission has started to make funny sounds. It kinda sounds like the drive shaft is lose and knocking but i checked it and had it checked and it was all intact. When i get on it a little bit when it is in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd it makes a weird noise like the drive shaft is lose but when i cruise and get into drive or the last gear and get on it a little bit it dosnt do it. Any thoughts?

BTW it is a stock 4l60e with a 3600 stall with an aftermarket tranny cooler
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Check your converter bolts I realize the sound may not appear to come from there but its kinda what it sounds like to me
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Thanks Will do. Yeah it sounds like its from the tailshaft of the transmission area
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Sounds can be deceiving , I would look there first.
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Bolts were not loose
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Is the converter or cooler leaking at all? Still sounds like it could be your problem, a 3600 with stock trans and motor can cause all sorts of weird issues and it always seems like its coming from the back, not where its mounted.
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motor is cammed. As far as i know there are no leaks
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Is this noise a constant noise or a clunk every once and again? How is the trans mount? Also make sure that the exhaust is not touching anywhere it should not be. Vince
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It clunks untill i take my foot off the gas. It only happens when i get on it a little bit (never been full throttle) in 1st 2nd or 3rd after those gears and i get on it a little bit it dosnt make a sound. Havnt checked the mount yet.
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check the Ujoints!
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The tailhousing could be cracked, The mount could be bad, the crossmember could be loose, the u-joints could be bad...

This is a good case for a long and very thorough visual inspection. Don't take that lightly. We repair many, many cars with a simply long and thorough inspection.

Get back to us after you check it out.

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