Second gear clunk
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NastyStang113
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Factory driveshaft? It's a two piece with a slip joint in the middle, kind of normal for it to make a lot of noise especially on the 1-2 shift.
Sparty92
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Hi from Michigan!
Are you saying it's a clunk in the transmission when you shift into 2nd? Or is it after you are in gear?
There is a TSB about a crunchy 1-2, and 2-3 shift...when cold. I've been debating on whether I have it or not.
TSB 09-19-17
Where are you in Michigan? Maybe we can meet up and compare our cars!
Are you saying it's a clunk in the transmission when you shift into 2nd? Or is it after you are in gear?
There is a TSB about a crunchy 1-2, and 2-3 shift...when cold. I've been debating on whether I have it or not.
TSB 09-19-17
Where are you in Michigan? Maybe we can meet up and compare our cars!
I have a clunk when I shift between any gear, hot or cold. I thought it was my driveshaft so I replaced it with a 1 piece unit. It did help a little but while I was under the car down at the rearend, I jiggled the pinion back and forth with the driveshaft out. I got about 3/4 inch of play and it made the exact clunking sound. So, could it be excessive backlash as it is in my case? There are a few others here that have had the same it issues and it turned out to be backlash. Unfortunately who ever did my 4.10s really screwed up.
'08GTcaRED
New Member
Backlash isnt just from gears. it is also from your u-joints. if you kept the old u-joints from your old shaft, on either end, prob should replace them...
Hi from Michigan!
Are you saying it's a clunk in the transmission when you shift into 2nd? Or is it after you are in gear?
There is a TSB about a crunchy 1-2, and 2-3 shift...when cold. I've been debating on whether I have it or not.
TSB 09-19-17
Where are you in Michigan? Maybe we can meet up and compare our cars!
it is from 1-2 and 2-3 like you mentioned.
I live in Grand Rapids
What is TSB? Sorry for a stupid question.
