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Rearend noise

Posted: 11/29/09 12:03pm Message 1 of 10
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
 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.
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Posted: 11/29/09 2:48pm Message 2 of 10
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
I had a parking brake that wouldn't release properly on one side. The center of the wheel would get really hot after a ride.


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Posted: 11/29/09 2:53pm Message 3 of 10
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Refresh our memory...what kind of noise is it? Grind, howl, squeal, tick, bump, whine....Question


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Posted: 11/29/09 3:00pm Message 4 of 10
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
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.
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Posted: 11/29/09 4:29pm Message 5 of 10
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
 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.


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Posted: 11/29/09 8:25pm Message 6 of 10
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
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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Posted: 11/30/09 6:06am Message 7 of 10
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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...



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Posted: 11/30/09 1:42pm Message 8 of 10
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Vette(s): 1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..
[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. Shocked
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Posted: 12/2/09 12:53pm Message 9 of 10
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
I want to thank everyone for their input,looks like I'm going to be doing some rear end work over the winter.
                        Rick



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Posted: 12/6/09 4:54am Message 10 of 10
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Dunedin, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 Corvette Torch Red with Gold metallic 370HP/350 CU.IN.Turbo 350 w/shift kit.Originally CA.Car with 305 CU.IN.
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            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........
                  Sal c



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