MancheKid86 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 just started happening, when ever i accelerate, or put a load on the engine i hear a "clacking"/squeak in tranny area this is a new one to me, any one have any idea what it could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Check the tcase and bellhosuing bolts aren't loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Bad trans mount will cause exhaust pipe to rattle against cross member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Broken flexplate is doing this to me right now. Makes a knocking sound from the bellhousing area. Couldn't find it without pulling the inspection plate, even with a stethoscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Bad trans mount will cause exhaust pipe to rattle against cross member.trans mount is good and doesnt touch exhaustCheck the tcase and bellhosuing bolts aren't looseevery thing is nice and tightBroken flexplate is doing this to me right now. Makes a knocking sound from the bellhousing area. Couldn't find it without pulling the inspection plate, even with a stethoscope.mines standard so no flex plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 is it just one clunk each time you accelerate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Check your motor mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Check your motor mounts. Excellent idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 its only while the transmission is being powered by the engine, when i disengage the clutch the noise goes away, i will check that tomorrow, could it have something to do with tcase fluid level? i noticed a drip, going to top up tomorrow in the sunlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 it sounds like it my be a bearing. definitely check the fluid. does it make the noise in neutral with the clutch engaged? and does it do it in every gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 it sounds like it my be a bearing. definitely check the fluid. does it make the noise in neutral with the clutch engaged? and does it do it in every gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 was the tcase fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 was the tcase fluid Meaning? Don't tell us that you didn't upon buying, or haven't as a normal course of maintenance, checked you drivetrain lubrication fluid levels and condition...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 "Clacking" That is the sound I got when my trans mount went. The clacking was the exhaust pipe hitting the cross member under acceleration, as the engine/trans twisted the pipe made contact with the cross member. That's why I suggested you look at those. Bearing don't 'clack'. But ducks do quack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 "Clacking" That is the sound I got when my trans mount went. The clacking was the exhaust pipe hitting the cross member under acceleration, as the engine/trans twisted the pipe made contact with the cross member. That's why I suggested you look at those. Bearing don't 'clack'. But ducks do quack. How would you know? Have you ever let your trans get so low on lube? LOL. It absolutely amazes me how many times we see this crap. Buy it. Drive it. Never check anything. Post on the forum when we have noises/issues. OP, don't take this personal but this stuff needs to be said!! It's not directed at you in particular, but to all those who do the same. A good lube, oil and filter change includes checking critical fluid levels/conditions on the trans, transfer case and diffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 was the tcase fluid Meaning? Don't tell us that you didn't upon buying, or haven't as a normal course of maintenance, checked you drivetrain lubrication fluid levels and condition...... woops long response fluids were good when i got it, i have just found out from experience that on any incline my tcase pours its fluid out through the rear seal and is shot off the driveshaft from centrifugal force if in motion, which i can reproduce :rotfl2: that seal will be replaced next week, now that the seal is known to be shot, they are monitored closely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 was the tcase fluid Meaning? Don't tell us that you didn't upon buying, or haven't as a normal course of maintenance, checked you drivetrain lubrication fluid levels and condition...... woops long response fluids were good when i got it, i have just found out from experience that on any incline my tcase pours its fluid out through the rear seal and is shot off the driveshaft from centrifugal force if in motion, which i can reproduce :rotfl2: that seal will be replaced next week, now that the seal is known to be shot, they are monitored closely You're off the hook for now then........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 That rear output seal is actually not that hard to replace either. It can be easily done without dropping the trans or removing the transfercase from under the truck. I did mine in about 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 got my chevy output seal in, **added** for searchable reference, the problem came back last night (changed the seal today) which is weird, because the fluids were topped up while replacing the seal, i noticed my u joint to the rear axle was missing a zerk fitting (grease nipple for all who don't know the proper name) and then i noticed that u joint was beyond done so it was replaced with the output seal problem gone seal puller worked like a charm, invest in one if need be for $15 bucks, worth its weight in gold, even if you use it only once every couple years, its been 4 years since i used it last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 "Clacking" That is the sound I got when my trans mount went. The clacking was the exhaust pipe hitting the cross member under acceleration, as the engine/trans twisted the pipe made contact with the cross member. That's why I suggested you look at those. Bearing don't 'clack'. But ducks do quack. How would you know? Have you ever let your trans get so low on lube? LOL. It absolutely amazes me how many times we see this crap. Buy it. Drive it. Never check anything. Post on the forum when we have noises/issues. OP, don't take this personal but this stuff needs to be said!! It's not directed at you in particular, but to all those who do the same. A good lube, oil and filter change includes checking critical fluid levels/conditions on the trans, transfer case and diffs. Should be SOP on the purchase of any vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 got my chevy output seal in, **added** for searchable reference, the problem came back last night (changed the seal today) which is weird, because the fluids were topped up while replacing the seal, i noticed my u joint to the rear axle was missing a zerk fitting (grease nipple for all who don't know the proper name) and then i noticed that u joint was beyond done so it was replaced with the output seal problem gone seal puller worked like a charm, invest in one if need be for $15 bucks, worth its weight in gold, even if you use it only once every couple years, its been 4 years since i used it last Most any auto parts store will loan one for nothing. Cheaper than buying something you'll only use every couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 "Clacking" That is the sound I got when my trans mount went. The clacking was the exhaust pipe hitting the cross member under acceleration, as the engine/trans twisted the pipe made contact with the cross member. That's why I suggested you look at those. Bearing don't 'clack'. But ducks do quack. How would you know? Have you ever let your trans get so low on lube? LOL. It absolutely amazes me how many times we see this crap. Buy it. Drive it. Never check anything. Post on the forum when we have noises/issues. OP, don't take this personal but this stuff needs to be said!! It's not directed at you in particular, but to all those who do the same. A good lube, oil and filter change includes checking critical fluid levels/conditions on the trans, transfer case and diffs. Should be SOP on the purchase of any vehicle. Jim is absolutely correct in his assessment here. One of my pet peeves. Ignore the lifeblood of your vehicle and drive it without any concerns. Piss and moan when you hear bad noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 i would be down for all the hating and stabbing,except,i did not have a 100 post thread of why is it doing it?i found the problem, and no ones input was the solutionalso,i would be down for all the hating and stabbing if i sat on it, and didnt replace it,and wondered why it made that noise,i expected issues with the truck,i didnt give a .... what shape it was in,i wanted it, and yes I'm reaping the benifets... or lack there of,i have replace all 4 rotors, ebrake calipers, all 4 pads,installed a washer fluid resvac resnew knucklesspindleshubslocking hubscoils3 u jointsaxle stub shaftsheim jointfixed all the electrical issuesfront driveshaft partsalignment fluids ect...and so on and so forthso don't give me this piss and moan $#!&. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It wasn't directed at you. LOL. Just making a point for others and reinforcing what Jim said. And besides, Jim makes a very valid point here. Hopefully others who read this thread will heed his advice and save themselves some trouble and expense down the road as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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