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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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I hear a clicking sound that comes from the back of my corvette (c3). What is that sound? I have changed the brakes and installed new calipers too but the sound still exists.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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clicking or a clunk?
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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have you checked your tires for nails?
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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u-joints times six
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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There are no nails in the tires. It is a distinct clicking sound that stops when the car slows at low speed. As you accelerate, it clicks then stops.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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u-joints times six




check those 6 u joints....
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Thanks for the info. I have another one too. The engine was "leaking" oil for a while. I raised the car up and checked all the oil pan bolts...few were loose so I tightened them. I continued to see drops of oil under it. Under further investigation, I discovered that the oil was the grease from all the fittings....the engine is running soo hot that it is causing the extra grease to change into a liquid.

Is this normal? This is my first Corvette (received it from my dad who passed away).

Thanks
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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There were about 10-12 C3's, but this one you custom lovers should enjoy. Glenn








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Mine for sale.

1970 LT-1 though doesn't look like correct engine.



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lol.... thats one hell of a click i guess its Glenn's friends Orange LED lights that are causing it.
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lol.... thats one hell of a click i guess its Glenn's friends Orange LED lights that are causing it.
Yes, the click heard around the world!
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