Date:         Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:13:32 -0800
Reply-To:     Matthew Snook <matt@SNOOKSBAND.COM>
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From:         Matthew Snook <matt@SNOOKSBAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Clunking sound
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It has been interesting to read all of the experiences and diagnoses.  I
think I'm about to add another one.

About a month ago, I started to hear a very slight sound.  It was barely
audible when I either let up on the gas or took it out of gear at very slow
speeds, like coasting into a parking place.  I had Jim Arnott listen (since
he's an old hand with these machines), and he could hear it, but we couldn't
find a source.  So I had a mechanic put it up on the rack and listen,
checked the CV's and other running gear without success.  So I drove it down
south, over to the coast a couple of times, around the state...  No change.
Sometimes it sounded like something rubbing on the right rear tire, and
seemed to go with the speed of the wheels.  At near stopped, it was a faint
clicking.  Present when coasting or decelerating, absent when accelerating.
At slow speeds, it was a rhythmic throb sound - like something rubbing on
the tire.  One time, and once only, I heard a distinct rattle as I
accelerated out of a tight right turn.

Then yesterday I took off for a run into town and instead of the faint
sounds, I had a definite rhythmic clunk, just like Janet described.
Tomorrow morning it's into the shop.

So, any guesses before I get the final word?  Sure sounds like CV joints is
the consensus.

Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: Janet Sanford
Subject: Clunking sound

So I hear a clunking sound coming from the back tire or front tire - pretty
sure back driver side

clunk clunk clunk when I start to move - it goes away at faster speeds -
well probably just can't hear it going fast...