Mysterious clunk sound when slowing down and moving from a stop, need help
01-22-2004, 10:39 PM
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Mysterious clunk sound when slowing down and moving from a stop, need help WHen I drive my car for about 5 minutes there is a clunking noise coming from sounds like my rear end. It only happens when i am slowing down and coming to a stop or accelrating from a stop. Sounds like its coming from the rear end but im not sure. Would a blown shock or a bad shock cause this. I am leaning towards my rear end because i can hear sounds coming the rear and doesnt sound too good( metal clinking sounds). Drives normal though its only when slowing down and accelerating from a stop. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
01-23-2004, 04:47 AM
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I'm a total novice when it comes to the drivetrain of fbods, my experience comes more from lifted trucks. But it sounds like ujoints binding up a little. Maybe there is a little play somewhere in the drivetrain, or maybe a little pinion angle adjusting is needed. Just thoughts that come to mind.
01-24-2004, 10:48 PM
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One of three things is likely: it could be from the rear yoke of the driveshaft if yours is aluminum; it could be brake related - esp. check the TSB on 01-02 backing plates; or it could be the infamous "rocks in a can" sound from the Zexel-Torsen differential.
