clanking noise right rear
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From: Katy
clanking noise right rear
I get a clanking noise with every tire rotation coming from the right rear. it's fairly loud. The noise speeds up with speed, slows down etc. it's present all the time.
I do not see any oil or grease anywhere. I've removed the wheels and let the car idle in 1st gear, and you can hear it's coming from the right rear.
I assume it's a right axle assembly. The noise just showed up. I have not driven anywhere but around the neighborhood since.
My question is this: Will it make a round trip of 100 miles so I can take it to a shop to get diagnosed?
(I've checked all the bolts I can find, and everything is tight)
car is a 99 6mn 109k miles. all stock.
I do not see any oil or grease anywhere. I've removed the wheels and let the car idle in 1st gear, and you can hear it's coming from the right rear.
I assume it's a right axle assembly. The noise just showed up. I have not driven anywhere but around the neighborhood since.
My question is this: Will it make a round trip of 100 miles so I can take it to a shop to get diagnosed?
(I've checked all the bolts I can find, and everything is tight)
car is a 99 6mn 109k miles. all stock.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I can't tell you what it is without hearing it first but I would put my money on the ring gear. I had 2 diffs making noise and both ended up being broken pinion gears. One was missing 3 teeth and drove 80+ miles like that! 
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I hope it's not the rear end. knowing my luck, it is. I'm going to try the 100 mile round trip. wish me luck!!!
I'm taking it to East Texas Muscle Cars. Not even going to chance the dealership.
I'm taking it to East Texas Muscle Cars. Not even going to chance the dealership.
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From: Katy
problem is resolved. ended up being a brake line rubbing on an axle. Thanks to the guys at East Texas Muscle Cars! They found the problem and fixed in about 30 seconds.
Stephen and crew, thanks again!!!!
Stephen and crew, thanks again!!!!
