Strange noises
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Burning Brakes
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From: Greensburg PA
Strange noises
I have an 88' Automatic with a shift kit, when I engage Drive, the car stiffens up [because of load im guessing] but it makes a mechanical clinking noise. it also does this when accelerating and decelerating at low speed [like stop signs in my neighborhhod]. Any guesses?
My mechanic said it may be the front brake pads hitting the the carrier, but it sound like it's from the rear?
My mechanic said it may be the front brake pads hitting the the carrier, but it sound like it's from the rear?
Pro
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From: Dubuque Iowa
I have an 88' Automatic with a shift kit, when I engage Drive, the car stiffens up [because of load im guessing] but it makes a mechanical clinking noise. it also does this when accelerating and decelerating at low speed [like stop signs in my neighborhhod]. Any guesses?
My mechanic said it may be the front brake pads hitting the the carrier, but it sound like it's from the rear?
My mechanic said it may be the front brake pads hitting the the carrier, but it sound like it's from the rear?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Greensburg PA
Well when I shift into drive, the car grabs instantly, and makes a "clink" sound. When I'm driving [I have to be acce/decel, not staying constant speed] i get a slightly quieter noise, and it happens every few seconds. The car shifts very smooth when i don't get on it.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Dubuque Iowa
I would check all of your U-Joints for play. Hopefully its not play in your dif!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Valparaiso
- Get someone who can help
- Get on a well or somewhere with this holes on the ground where you can go down and inspect yout car from under (how are this called ??????)
- Jack the car,4 wheels on the air
- Get in and test in on the air,while your friend watch from underneath where the noise comes from.-
- If your friend,knows how to drive and is experienced with C4s tell him to operate it
and you go inspect from underneath.-
You'll find where the noise is coming from instantly
- Get on a well or somewhere with this holes on the ground where you can go down and inspect yout car from under (how are this called ??????)
- Jack the car,4 wheels on the air
- Get in and test in on the air,while your friend watch from underneath where the noise comes from.-
- If your friend,knows how to drive and is experienced with C4s tell him to operate it
and you go inspect from underneath.-
You'll find where the noise is coming from instantly
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Greensburg PA
My mechanic said the u-joints are in good shape, ill check the c-beam bolts.
if i can get the vette up on my friends lift Ill check. The noise is really annoying, and doesn't sound too healthy for the car
if i can get the vette up on my friends lift Ill check. The noise is really annoying, and doesn't sound too healthy for the car
