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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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Hey guys, maybe you could help with this. When the car is cold and I drive it and come to a stop, I can hear a slight clunk noise either coming from the rear or u-joints. Once it warms, the noise is no longer there. Any guesses as to what it may be? Other wise the car shifts perfectly fine.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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Default Re: slight noise when cold (neekos)

Posi could be making some noise. Does it happen when going around corners? Mine makes noise every now and then


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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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No noise going around corners. Only time it does this is the first five minutes of driving. Then it drives fine.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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Might try doing a search on Rear end noise. I bet it is just the posi making some noise until the lube gets warm.. Might try changing the lube in the rearend if not done recently
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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You're right. It wouldn't hurt to change the fluid even if it doesn't cure it.
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Any more input or is this common ?
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The noise is only when coming to a stop as the gears wind down to a standstill. Again, the noise is gone when warm. Does it sound like u-joint or the nrmal noise of a posi gearing down ?
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