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I put a post in acouple weeks ago about a noise coming from the right rear.I was told to check the universals and trailingarms. I did do this although the universals look old there is no signs of them being worn.I jacked up the car and looked for play,but the wheels had no play in them. So now my puzzle the noise is only when I'm driving and only when stepping on the gas pedel.When coasting no noise. I'm wondering if maybe the parking brake might be stuck alittle.
Rick
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Refresh our memory...what kind of noise is it? Grind, howl, squeal, tick, bump, whine....

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So, the noise is there just when you increase your speed??, but not when you are coasting?? Must be something related to the drice shaft !or something in the tranny? I am just think9ing out laud.
Dan
The best way I can describ the sound is a bird chirp sound.It's not constant ,kind like when something hitting a high spot on something.I seen sound transmitted thur metal at work,however this sound is coming from the right rear.But I double check and see if it's being trasmitted from somewhere else.
I have to wonder if the rear diff. itsself is loose. (???)
That'd explain why it only makes noise when under acceleration...when pressure is being applied to it. Then when you're just coasting the noise disappears because it settles back down to where it's supposed to be.
Food for thought. Let us know.
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Chirp-Chirp? Could be anything from a bad wheel bearing, u-joint, or something rubbing on the driveshaft, like the p-brake cable. Could also be something rubbing on the backing plate for the p-brake, or even a wheel rubbing on one of the calipers.
Just doing it while accelerating leads one to believe the offending component(s) is moving, as the front of the diff will do when under power, if the front diff cushion/bushing is worn.
Usually, when I hear something that makes a "chirp" noise in the rear, it's a u-joint. They don't always have to be completely worn out to make noise...
Just doing it while accelerating leads one to believe the offending component(s) is moving, as the front of the diff will do when under power, if the front diff cushion/bushing is worn.
Usually, when I hear something that makes a "chirp" noise in the rear, it's a u-joint. They don't always have to be completely worn out to make noise...

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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Chirp-Chirp? Could be anything from a bad wheel bearing, u-joint, or something rubbing on the driveshaft, like the p-brake cable. Could also be something rubbing on the backing plate for the p-brake, or even a wheel rubbing on one of the calipers.
Just doing it while accelerating leads one to believe the offending component(s) is moving, as the front of the diff will do when under power, if the front diff cushion/bushing is worn.
Usually, when I hear something that makes a "chirp" noise in the rear, it's a u-joint. They don't always have to be completely worn out to make noise...
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The Chirp-Chirp is usually the rear wheel bearing inside the trailing arm.
Good to the this done this winter. Then you will be ready for the Gathering this summer.
Just doing it while accelerating leads one to believe the offending component(s) is moving, as the front of the diff will do when under power, if the front diff cushion/bushing is worn.
Usually, when I hear something that makes a "chirp" noise in the rear, it's a u-joint. They don't always have to be completely worn out to make noise...

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The Chirp-Chirp is usually the rear wheel bearing inside the trailing arm.

Good to the this done this winter. Then you will be ready for the Gathering this summer.
I want to thank everyone for their input,looks like I'm going to be doing some rear end work over the winter.
Rick
Good Morning All,
I have had the chirping/clicking sound,usually on the right rear side wheel,and it is the "clutch pack" squeaking.
You may need to drain and renew the rear end gear grease and the "Limited Slip Lube" from GM.
It is essential to have the lube in the fluid of the rear end to keep the metallic material used for the clutches from chaffing.
I do not know for sure if this is your situation,however have dealt with this on my Vette years ago and many others as well,and it is worth the effort to change rear end fluids and add this additive.It is about $8-10 per 4-6 oz. bottle..
Like I said,it may not be your problem,however unless you have changed rear end juice,it would be to your advantage to do so.
Good Luck and have a great day........
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