Ok, I keep hearing this clanking noise everytime I make a slow turn. Looks like it's comming from the front passenger wheel. Someone told me it could be the drive axle. But can anyone confirm this? Aslo, everytime I take off, it seems as if the car's missing a gear or sumthing. I hit the accellorator, the RPM goes up, but the car doesn't move for like 1/2 a second. And then all of a sudden, the car jerks forward and starts moving. What could this be?

much thanks in advance

 

cv joint. h:

 

A bad CV joint will ruin the axle shaft. If you let this linger, it could seize and you could have a horrific accident. Get your car up on a lift and inspect it.

Also the slow acceleration may be due to many things: tranny fluid change needed, dirty injectors, dirty air filter, dirty fuel filter, fouled spark plugs, and/or etc.

 

:thumbup:

 

Yup, CV Axle (Constant Velocity). I did mine for $70 (after core charge return). Not really that hard. You will need an axle nut, and air gun. Just change it ASAP before something bad happens.

 

Like Sham said its not that hard to do and the clicking is definitley your CV going out on you.

BTW the pic in his sig was taken after he procrastinated one day too many

Whats up Sham Dogg

 

Anyone have a DIY on doing an axle. Im pretty good with the stuff, but I could use some guidlines. Thanks.

 

since you did your coil overs your self, the axle should be cake.

 

Thanks for the quick replies folks. I didn't realize how serious it was. I've been driving around over 2 months like that. heheh lucky me. I'm gonna change it out tomrw.

 

Yeah, well, I just wanted to make sure there was no little tricks or anything. I didnt know that it was in the Haynes. Ill prolly go out and get an air compressor, and air gun or something, to help some.

but ive been driving on mine for a while now. and now it just got cold, and it clicks alot! So wish me luck in the thing not snapping.