Camaro transmission mount question.

[94ChevyCamaroV6]

I get what ya saying ya saying that I put tape on the U Joints so that the cap doesnt fall off and the bearings wont come out and do I replace both ends of the driveshaft or Just one. Im not sure If this Is even the problem. But I wanna educate my brain a little more about cars. Then.

[wylde1]

Its actually much more likely to be U-joints than the trans mount. U-joints are a highly stressed high speed moving part. Trans mount is just a solid rubber block. I would almost put money on the fact its u-joints. Vibration and driveline clunking are classic symptoms.

[94ChevyCamaroV6]

My dad thought they would be u Joints but I kept telling him that Its a transmission mount and I showed him the sound he said It was probably the transmission mount but I havent looked under the car yet because I dont have car ramps. Then.

[wylde1]

Yes... because you've diagnosed the trans mount problem using your sound automotive expertise haha. Sorry man, you never know until you get under there. I'd give it 10:1 odds though it's a U-Joint issue.

also... why do you keep saying Then at the end of a post? Do you mean Thanks?

[94ChevyCamaroV6]

Its a habbit to say then at the end of my post but when I remove the drive shaft can I Just take the drive shaft out or are there other parts that will fall without the driveshaft on like will anything fall If not supported or do I simply take the shaft out then fix the u Joints. Then.

[wylde1]

you can remove just the driveshaft without any other parts. Trans fluid will run out of the tail though once you pull the driveshaft out of the back of the trans. So have a catch tray ready, or you can get a plastic plug/cap from a parts store to put in its place to plug the end.

if you're just pulling the driveshaft and using ramps to get the car up, back the car up on the ramps so the back wheels are up and the front wheels are on the ground. That way the trans is tipped forward and you shouldn't lose much if any fluid.

[94ChevyCamaroV6]

I saw something on a video about marking a spot with a sharpie before taking off the drive shaft but Im not sure what Im supposed to mark or what they are talking about. Then.