1993 Corvette Clunking on acceleration
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1993 Corvette Clunking on acceleration
So my 1993 corvette with a 6spd manual with a 373 rear end, has formed a very audible click or clunk on takeoff, acceleration or deceleration. Initially I chocked it up to u-joints but I got the car in the air today and the u-joints on both the driveshaft and the half shafts didnt have a ton of play, so i'm thinking it isnt a ujoint. I noticed that the drivers side rear wheel feels like it has a bit more play than the other rear wheel when rolling it in the air. Am i looking at a new ring and pinion here or is it something a little simpler than that?
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Not sure if the same problem, but I had a clunk ,on take off onlyon my 1993 over 20 yrs ago
need to pull the rear hubs/ axle nut and coat the stub end splines with anti-seize
wire brush the splines to get any rust off before coating with anti seize
need to pull the rear hubs/ axle nut and coat the stub end splines with anti-seize
wire brush the splines to get any rust off before coating with anti seize
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Before Condeming the diff, have look around the rear a bit closer.
If I was in your situation I'd do rear wheel bearings even if they seem OK at first, they're basically a wear item so no harm in having a fresh set.
Same drill on the diff. Drain the oil and look for sparkles / chunks. Drag a magnet near the oil, if it moves, you'll know. If the oil is clean then you did routine mantenance.
If I was in your situation I'd do rear wheel bearings even if they seem OK at first, they're basically a wear item so no harm in having a fresh set.
Same drill on the diff. Drain the oil and look for sparkles / chunks. Drag a magnet near the oil, if it moves, you'll know. If the oil is clean then you did routine mantenance.
