clanking noise when decelerating @ low speeds...
Nov 20, 2008, 02:26 PM
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sounds like we are having the same issue. Except mine sounds/feels like its coming from the front/middle to passenger side... It was also happening for me on uneven plains, which made me think it was a shock or somethin...
My exhaust uses V-Band clamps, so I dont think it would be the exhaust. Im thinking its more like the HFC/3"adapter... But what do I know?
My exhaust uses V-Band clamps, so I dont think it would be the exhaust. Im thinking its more like the HFC/3"adapter... But what do I know?
The shop that did my clutch (AMS) spent two hours with me on tuesday trying to get this figured out. In the end, we thought we had it was a loose IC pipe hitting the frame when the engine, but that turned out not to be it. They checked everything else (tranny fluid level, transfercase fluid level) and there are no other problems, so I'm pretty sure nothing is just going to break. We did notice that the genius I got my car from thought it would be a good idea to grind a notch out of the transfer case housing to clear the exhaust
, so it is possible that something with that is rubbing and we just didn't spot it earlier. I'm going to investigate more this weekend, will report back with results.
Nov 20, 2008, 04:08 PM
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sounds like we are having the same issue. Except mine sounds/feels like its coming from the front/middle to passenger side... It was also happening for me on uneven plains, which made me think it was a shock or somethin...
My exhaust uses V-Band clamps, so I dont think it would be the exhaust. Im thinking its more like the HFC/3"adapter... But what do I know?
My exhaust uses V-Band clamps, so I dont think it would be the exhaust. Im thinking its more like the HFC/3"adapter... But what do I know?
Nov 21, 2008, 01:41 PM
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ok so for the last few days, I have noticed that when I back out of my garage, my car is making some kind of clanking noise, like something is loose... (in the middle/front of the car ) IDK??? Also when I take off, (1st gear) I let off the gas and I hear the same noise... (Sorta sounds like my HFC) Today I was slowing down to a light and it did it again when I engaged the clutch to put it in nuetral... First time I noticed it do it when I engaged the clutch. It doesnt do this all of the time! I had a buddy of mine listen for anything while I drove by, and nada... Seems like this goes away after the car has been driven for a bit...
any1 ever encounter this? Any ideas???
TIA
any1 ever encounter this? Any ideas???
TIA
Nov 21, 2008, 01:46 PM
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i have a clanking/clunking/clinking noise haha....its only when my car is at a stand still and for a second when i turn the wheel and start driving...came to find out it was my stabilizer bar linkages the bolt on the driver side comes loose easy i tightened it once and it went away for awhile....maybe i should but a lock washer on the bolt....
Dec 3, 2008, 02:44 PM
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So I have been driving around trying to pin point this issue... For me, it ONLY does it De-celerating @ 2500! Nothing under or over 2500. (exactly @ 2500) It does it in 1st - 4th (havent tried 5th)... And doesnt do it in nuetral.
So I was able to lift the car up enough to get under and take a "peek" at the DP (Works 2.75") Not a 3"! But I have a POS jack (lift is like 11") So I was only able to get under so far... The DP seems to be tight, but both of the tie bars are fairly close. So Im hoping its just in need of spacers... But if its the DP, why wasnt it doing this before??? I have had this DP for over a year... And only @ 2500!???
So I was able to lift the car up enough to get under and take a "peek" at the DP (Works 2.75") Not a 3"! But I have a POS jack (lift is like 11") So I was only able to get under so far... The DP seems to be tight, but both of the tie bars are fairly close. So Im hoping its just in need of spacers... But if its the DP, why wasnt it doing this before??? I have had this DP for over a year... And only @ 2500!???
Dec 3, 2008, 11:33 PM
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my friend matt had the same problem with his 03 (66k miles on it) and it felt/sounded like gearbox.... stuff idk, but it did not sound good.... didnt happen all the time either, basically exactly what you guys are experiencing. idk he crashed it a couple months later may she rest in peace..
Jan 12, 2009, 01:22 PM
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Update... Finally!
ok, so I finally got to a shop to inspect the car, and it was the second "Pesky Tie Bar"... The clearance was fine on the first one, but the second bar needed a spacer to give it enough clearance. This is w/ a 2.75" DP! I guess the 02/DP shifted a bit... 
It never needed spacers before!
Anyways, just wanted to post up the results. I know there are others w/ similar issues...
It never needed spacers before! Anyways, just wanted to post up the results. I know there are others w/ similar issues...
Jan 13, 2009, 07:50 AM
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yea it could be a throw out bearing....or it could be the cross members bars that run horizontal underneath the motor....i no i thought my steering rack was broke i had this clank that would go away....and a lil cross member bar was loose haha
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