Getting some clunking from the rear somewhere
Getting some clunking from the rear somewhere Hey all, when I take off in first sometimes I hear a clunking in the rear end somewhere. It also does it going in reverse sometimes. It makes the noise just as the car starts to move. The car drives normal and everything but every once in a while I get this noise. It does not happen that often either. Any things I should check? Thanks
Check to make sure that the exhaust isnt hitting anywhere.
Check to make sure that one of the swaybar brackets isnt broken.
Check to make sure that the TQ Arm bolts havent backed out or if it might be rubbing somewhere.
All Ive got for now.
Check to make sure that one of the swaybar brackets isnt broken.
Check to make sure that the TQ Arm bolts havent backed out or if it might be rubbing somewhere.
All Ive got for now.
Originally Posted by Gallstaff
I've had this same problem on every F-body I've ever owned (on number 3 now) and I've never been able to fix it. This is a pretty common problem, isn't it?
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Verdad Gallardo So I checked under the car and nothing seemed loose. The drive shaft did have some play in it when the car was in gear but not much. Could this be causing issues? Would a u-joint cause this sound? What about a trans mount? I am stumped. I just hope it isn't the rear end going or something.
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There are several similar posts on this board and others. Seems to be a very common problem. Many people think the answer is to torque the lower control arm bolts to 75 ft lbs. I, too, have the same clunk ... seeming to come from the right rear on low-speed bumps. It actually sounds like the trunk lid is loose or something, which it isn't. I first noticed the problem after having my aftermarket suspension installed. Of course, the dealer says it's normal. I can't find anything loose or hitting, but there has got to be a solution to this somewhere.
ya any kind of mount, engine or tranny just replaced a engine one on my DD neon and damn no more big *** clunk and my shifter doesnt move (this wasnt even the tranny mount) id check those first then all the bolts for LCA's Torque arm and such
Originally Posted by Alfanut
There are several similar posts on this board and others. Seems to be a very common problem. Many people think the answer is to torque the lower control arm bolts to 75 ft lbs. I, too, have the same clunk ... seeming to come from the right rear on low-speed bumps. It actually sounds like the trunk lid is loose or something, which it isn't. I first noticed the problem after having my aftermarket suspension installed. Of course, the dealer says it's normal. I can't find anything loose or hitting, but there has got to be a solution to this somewhere.
