U-Joint problem?

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Jan 29, 2014 | 12:21 PM

mizzys 86

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U-Joint problem?

Have 86 automatic the rearend bangs when i put in drive it is fine in reverse. Idle is at 650-700. It shifts smoothly once in drive.

Jan 29, 2014 | 12:28 PM

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usually. if its a u-joint(driveshaft), a sortta clank or clunk, is heard when putting it in gear from an idle.

Jan 29, 2014 | 12:36 PM

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Thats what i was afraid of..It doesn't do it in reverse. On scale of 1 to 10 how hard diy with no lift.. Thanks for quick response

Jan 29, 2014 | 02:10 PM

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I would think it should do it in reverse as well. Is not hard, bu tmust be careful. Some say you can pull the driveshaft without pulling the "C-bar" beam that runs from the tranny to the rearend. That, my frind, is a pia to pull,in my opinion.

Jan 29, 2014 | 04:19 PM

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thanks for info i will use my friends lift i see it will save a lot of time .. I have done u-joints before but not on vette .I got feeling it is half shaft on rr will see when on lift. thanks again for info

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