clunk when selecting drive
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Racer
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From: texas,, at last
clunk when selecting drive
hi,
sometimes, when i stick it in drive i get a metallic clunk,
is this a common thing??????????
could it be the brake pads moving slightly in the calipers, i took the metal shims out a few weeks ago,
thanks,
neil
sometimes, when i stick it in drive i get a metallic clunk,
is this a common thing??????????
could it be the brake pads moving slightly in the calipers, i took the metal shims out a few weeks ago,
thanks,
neil
Safety Car
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From: Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin glue Orlando
Re: clunk when selecting drive (camaroneil)
Le Mans Master
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From: Standing still with all my might Texas
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11
Re: clunk when selecting drive (camaroneil)
Check your universal joints (all 6 of them), and make sure the front differential mount and it's cushion are all tight. If you don't find the problem there move out to the wheels and check the bearings, braakes, and trailing arm bushings.
Instructor
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From: Columbia, SC, USA
Re: clunk when selecting drive (Kevin_73)
OK guys, here's my verdict. Mine has been doing this for 3 years now. IT CAN'T BE FIXED. I have talked to several people who said their C3's did this right off the showroom floor. It is a result of the slack between gears in the drivetrain, especially the diff. Have talked to 4 or 5 people who properly replaced every U-Joint and that did not fix it. GM makes the lubricant to add to your diff which is supposed to help stop the noise. I have not heard how it works. Anyone?
Melting Slicks
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Re: clunk when selecting drive (Vader953)
I had this happen on a DD and it turned out to be the universal joints. the needle bearings in the joints were completely toast.
Steve :steering:
Steve :steering:
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: clunk when selecting drive (stpman)
Don't forget about a loose pinion yoke on the rearend. If so remove it and turn it 180 and re-install and torque to spec.
I have seen several clunk from this and it doesn't have to be that loose to clunk. JIM
I have seen several clunk from this and it doesn't have to be that loose to clunk. JIM
