Is the clunk showing up while the car is towed with or without the
driveline attached? Was it towed with the driveline in or out, has it
ever been towed? Maybe it should be!
;-)
Larry (just in fun, couldn't help my self)
>Check the clamps that hold the axle to the springs and the spring to the
>frame.
>Had the same clunk, but think it was on deceleration. hmmm good luck.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Barnhart, Christopher <BarnhartC@ioc.army.mil>
>To: Mgs (E-mail) <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 8:08 AM
>Subject: Driveline clunk
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I been trying to find a source of the instantaneous "clunk" that I get
>> whenever I apply or release the accelerator. I think I have eliminated
>most
>> of the likely suspects. I checked the shocks and shock arms. I've
>replaced
>> the thrust washers in the rear-end. I checked the U-joints and there is
>no
>> free-play (no vibration, either). The wheel splines are a little worn.
>> Isn't wheel spline "clunk" somewhat of a delayed type "clunk" (i.e.
>shortly
>> after accelerating or braking)? I did notice when looking at the drive
>> shaft that there is some free-play between the yoke sleeve and spline
>shaft.
>> Never heard anyone discuss a "clunk" from that area. Any idea's? Can
>just
>> the yoke sleeve be replaced, or must the entire driveshaft be replaced?
>>
>> Chris
>> '69B
>>
Larry Macy
78 Midget
Keep your top down and your chin up
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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