Results 1 to 10 of 10
-
12-20-2008, 05:53 AM #1
- Join Date
- Oct 2008
- Location
- New Brunswick Canada
- Age
- 53
- Posts
- 881
Black- BLK TA modded 12.2@113mph
Axle on drivers side making a noise
Hello
I don't know what I was doing before this site. Anyway I noticed before I put my car away that when I turn left without touching the gas that I was hearing a clicking sound on the drivers side rear.
I was getting a motor vehicle inspection and the GM Dealership passed it saying my car was in top condition but it sounded like the axle starting to wear and that I should just drive it like that until it lets go and that it could take years.
As soon as I touch the gas the noise goes away and if I drive straight or turn left I don't hear it but it might be because my exhaust is loud.:-)
I'm not one to let things go but all the bearings are good and the rear end is tight. Is it dangerous to drive it like that? I drive my car on weekends mainly and I might go to the track once or twice in a summer. I do like to to this at least once or twice when I take it out to.
Would his guess be accurate in your opinion? By reading on this site I know that a lot of you has gone through this already and I trust experience more than a new mechanic at a GM dealership that saw a Trans Am for the first time......
-
12-20-2008, 11:06 AM #2
use this as a reason to get a 12 bolt or a 9 inch
-
12-20-2008, 11:46 AM #3
-
12-20-2008, 02:45 PM #4
im not sure i would think it would be ok to drive it like that it depends on what is making the noise i dont know what it would be. and a 9 inch runs around $2300 to $2600 on where you get it from.
-
12-21-2008, 10:17 AM #5
-
12-21-2008, 02:00 PM #6
If you're not planning on ever going to the track with drag radials or slicks and its only a weekend cruiser, rebuilding the stock rear should suit you fine.
Here's what you'll need, with current prices from Speed Inc and Jegs:
Strange Alloy Axles: $249.00
GM 3.73 Gears w/ Master install kit: $274.99
Mac or TA Girdle: $150 (optional)
Detroit Trutrac: $375.99 (optional)
And of course wheel bearings and seals from the auto parts store which should run you less than $30.
-
12-21-2008, 07:21 PM #7
-
12-22-2008, 07:50 AM #8
-
12-22-2008, 07:16 PM #9
-
12-27-2008, 05:56 PM #10
The clicking during coasting while turning left is normal believe it or not. Mine did it brand new. It's called the "can of marbles" noise. Do a search for "marbles" here or on LS1Tech.com and you will see. It is the worm gears in the Torsen diff banging on the side of the case while not under load. Everyone here telling you you need a new rear just don't know what they're talking about. This was talked about alot more when these cars were newer. Do the search and read the older threads on the subject.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Help: Rear end noise! side to side clunking sound..C-clips broken?
By DaytonaBlues in forum DrivetrainReplies: 12Last Post: 11-14-2012, 02:30 PM -
Help: Drivers side is way lower than passenger side......
By 98TransAmWs-6 in forum Suspension and HandlingReplies: 23Last Post: 10-10-2012, 10:21 AM -
Driver's Side Axle....
By iam_dale in forum DrivetrainReplies: 11Last Post: 11-14-2010, 10:14 AM -
Camaro 1" lower on drivers side than Pass side
By hix5000 in forum General HelpReplies: 10Last Post: 07-03-2009, 05:16 AM -
When i drive my car cold i hear a rattling noise on the drivers side under the hood??
By NeeD4SpeeD in forum General HelpReplies: 9Last Post: 02-01-2006, 11:00 AM
Bookmarks