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YOUR RESEARCHDrive shaft removal
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cv joints (there's one
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The clunk is probably the CV joints (there's one on each end of the drive shaft(s) )...
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Suggestion · Original poster
Hi All, My car is a 1998 c2 3.4 tip tronic, I had not driven this car when I bought it as it had been standing for a few years, It had a fuel leek from the fuel rail now fixed and no brakes, so it could not be driven, I have had the engine and box out and replaced all the brake pipes.
Leading evidence: 'cv joints (there's one' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'cv joints (there's one' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace brake pipes' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Hi All, My car is a 1998 c2 3.4 tip tronic, I had not driven this car when I bought it as it had been standing for a few years, It had a fuel leek from the fuel rail now fixed and no brakes, so it could not be driven, I have had the engine and box out and replaced all the brake pipes.
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Suggestion · Original poster
replaced loads of bits on the engine, re sprayed Ocean Blue, engine and box back in and running, all the lights back on, Problem I have is when selecting Drive and reverse I am getting a clonk, putting it up on the ramp it looks to me as there is a lot of play in the near side drive shaft at the wheel hub end, I think I am going to have to remove the drive shaft for further investigation, I am quite sure that this is where the problem is , not engine mounts, or gearbox mounts.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I am thinking of changing the oil and filter and see what happens,
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Suggestion · Original poster
replaced loads of bits on the engine, re sprayed Ocean Blue, engine and box back in and running, all the lights back on, Problem I have is when selecting Drive and reverse I am getting a clonk, putting it up on the ramp it looks to me as there is a lot of play in the near side drive shaft at the wheel hub end, I think I am going to have to remove the drive shaft for further investigation, I am quite sure that this is where the problem is , not engine mounts, or gearbox mounts.
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Replace brake pipes
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Suggestion · Original poster
Hi All, My car is a 1998 c2 3.4 tip tronic, I had not driven this car when I bought it as it had been standing for a few years, It had a fuel leek from the fuel rail now fixed and no brakes, so it could not be driven, I have had the engine and box out and replaced all the brake pipes.
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Suggestion · Original poster
replaced loads of bits on the engine, re sprayed Ocean Blue, engine and box back in and running, all the lights back on, Problem I have is when selecting Drive and reverse I am getting a clonk, putting it up on the ramp it looks to me as there is a lot of play in the near side drive shaft at the wheel hub end, I think I am going to have to remove the drive shaft for further investigation, I am quite sure that this is where the problem is , not engine mounts, or gearbox mounts.
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Suggestion · Original poster
replaced loads of bits on the engine, re sprayed Ocean Blue, engine and box back in and running, all the lights back on, Problem I have is when selecting Drive and reverse I am getting a clonk, putting it up on the ramp it looks to me as there is a lot of play in the near side drive shaft at the wheel hub end, I think I am going to have to remove the drive shaft for further investigation, I am quite sure that this is where the problem is , not engine mounts, or gearbox mounts.
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Hi All, My car is a 1998 c2 3.4 tip tronic, I had not driven this car when I bought it as it had been standing for a few years, It had a fuel leek from the fuel rail now fixed and no brakes, so it could not be driven, I have had the engine and box out and replaced all the brake pipes. replaced loads of bits on the engine, re sprayed Ocean Blue, engine and box back in and running, all the lights back on, Problem I have is when selecting Drive and reverse I am getting a clonk, putting it up on the ramp it looks to me as there is a lot of play in the near side drive shaft at the wheel hub end, I think I am going to have to remove the drive shaft for further investigation, I am quite sure that this is where the problem is , not engine mounts, or gearbox mounts. Any advise on how to get the drive shaft out, This car is very difficult to remove anything, nearly every bolt wants to snap off every time I try to do anything. Not looking forward to the task, but it has to be done.
Any help or advice would be very much appreciated.
Paul
The drive shafts are pretty simple. IIRC there are 8 - 8mm hex (Allen) bolts on the transaxle end and a 32mm nut on the wheel end. If they�re rusted soak them good with your favorite penetrating oil/mixture (many here like acetone/trans fluid) I�ve had good luck with PB Blaster on most things... If you use a long extension(s) you may be able to get on those inner bolts with an impact gun - which may help crack them loose if they�re frozen... good luck
What? Post this car on ebay and get rid of it. Obviously this car is a disaster from the get go, and you will never enjoy it. Get rid of it. That is my "advise"
Hi had a good look at this car today and the drive shaft is ok, The problem I am having is when selecting reverse i get a clonk /thump, if i go back to park and then back to reverse it is not bad, but if I go to drive from reverse it is a big clonk/thump , it is like it is taking up backlash somewhere. It is quite bad sometimes, would it do it if it was low on oil?. I am thinking of changing the oil and filter and see what happens,
I read the transmition with my autell and got codes
000052 Please refer to vehicle service manual
000018 Please refer to vehicle service manual
000050 Please refer to vehicle service manual
000010 Please refer to vehicle service manual
I dont know why I am getting these sort of codes and P codes
if I clear the faults these 3 come back without even starting the car
000052
000018
0000C6
Can anyone give me some help please
Paul
The clunk is probably the CV joints (there's one on each end of the drive shaft(s) )... They're both technically re-buildable but the outer one is sort of a pain - if you don't have experience with this type of work just buy a new axle (which comes with the CV joints)... You can buy new or used in good shape... for example
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...%20Catch%20All
Or
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17386499885...93df29adfcde0e
Yes and up on the ramp, when you are on the ground, it seems to take a couple of seconds, a sort of delay, I have had the engine and box out, I did not split box from the engine, I am wondering if I have left anything disconnected , But I don't know what would cause that problem.
Paul
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