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SS2w/aSCREW · 08-27-2009, 04:58 PM

Hey, Experiencing clunking sound when I unload clutch at lo speeds.
Would like to know if anyone else has found this to be an issue.

Thanks

WySS · 08-27-2009, 06:34 PM

There is a post about this already. Normal operating characteristic with the independent rear suspension.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=clunk

"Well from your description it sounds like you're lugging the car a bit when shifting (which actually is normal since these cars are designed to be skip shifted and lugged in the next gear). If you take the revs up a little higher you'll notice that the clunk goes away.

The clunk is the slack in the driveline. Because of the IRS, you now have 2 extra U joints that will "slack" when you press the clutch in to shift and then when you begin to let the clutch back out, that "slack" is drawn back up quickly. It's very normal for IRS cars.

But if you're concerned, by all means, take the car into the dealer and have her looked at. "

PAUL SS · 08-31-2009, 10:23 AM

I hear the sound you are refering to also. Sounds like the front u-joint or the output shaft area, only happens when shifts are a little sloppy, but it makes me wonder.

slacker · 08-31-2009, 10:57 PM

I have it too, but chalk it up to piss poor shifting ability...on my part. It only happens at low speeds.

rharon · 08-31-2009, 11:00 PM

While i was installing the exhaust I noticed that there was a bolt loose on the transmission mount. Take a look. There should be 2bolts I beleive its a 15 mm

slacker · 08-31-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rharon

While i was installing the exhaust I noticed that there was a bolt loose on the transmission mount. Take a look. There should be 2bolts I beleive its a 15 mm

Nice- I'll check that.

Dboy23 · 10-09-2009, 07:20 PM

The rear driveshaft needs a spacer, GM's gonna release a fix for it within the next week or two. Nothing you can do about it but wait trust me.

camarorick · 10-09-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOB

The rear drive shaft needs a spacer, Gem's gonna release a fix for it within the next week or two. Nothing you can do about it but wait trust me.

When I was in Oshawa for the meet & greet, we had a tour in the Martinrea plant ( suspension manufacturer ). The gentleman who was giving us the tour mentioned that there was some type of washer added to the drive shafts to eliminate the drive line noise....

rex113 · 10-09-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboy23

The rear driveshaft needs a spacer, GM's gonna release a fix for it within the next week or two. Nothing you can do about it but wait trust me.

Wow that is great news the clunking sound from my drive train drives me nuts,I have driven many manual cars including vettes and have never heard sounds like this.

2010_5thgen · 10-09-2009, 08:09 PM

i got the same problem but never researched it. so its normal?

topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 06:39 PM

yeah, i have the same thing--just posted in another thread. only at very low speeds when disengaging the clutch sometimes into neutral. glad to hear it's not a clutch issue.

IndyStrube · 12-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboy23

The rear driveshaft needs a spacer, GM's gonna release a fix for it within the next week or two. Nothing you can do about it but wait trust me.

Is there any update for a possible driveshaft spacer? If something is avaialble has anyone tried it?

JHart · 12-17-2009, 11:35 AM

mine does this really bad when i'm in reverse, i back it up 10-15 feet out of my garage and push the clutch in all i hear is clank clank clank, then it stops, hardly ever does it going through the gears, but every now and again i hear it. any help????

SleepWarz · 12-17-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slacker

I have it too, but chalk it up to piss poor shifting ability...on my part. It only happens at low speeds.

When I shift perfectly it doesnt happen.

08-27-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
SS2w/aSCREW Drives: Silver ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Clarita Ca. Posts: 76	Driveline noise/clunking Hey, Experiencing clunking sound when I unload clutch at lo speeds. Would like to know if anyone else has found this to be an issue. Thanks

08-31-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	I hear the sound you are refering to also. Sounds like the front u-joint or the output shaft area, only happens when shifts are a little sloppy, but it makes me wonder. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-31-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
slacker Troubled 40 something Drives: 2010 IOM RS/SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 335	I have it too, but chalk it up to piss poor shifting ability...on my part. It only happens at low speeds. __________________

08-31-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
rharon Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno / Clovis , CA Posts: 328 View My Garage	While i was installing the exhaust I noticed that there was a bolt loose on the transmission mount. Take a look. There should be 2bolts I beleive its a 15 mm __________________ Magnacharger TVS2300, ARH HEADERS, ROTO-FAB CAI, NOWEEDS.NET DIVERTERS

10-09-2009, 07:20 PM	#7
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	The rear driveshaft needs a spacer, GM's gonna release a fix for it within the next week or two. Nothing you can do about it but wait trust me. __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD)

08-27-2009, 06:34 PM	#2
WySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS M6 CGM A9125214 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 155	There is a post about this already. Normal operating characteristic with the independent rear suspension. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=clunk "Well from your description it sounds like you're lugging the car a bit when shifting (which actually is normal since these cars are designed to be skip shifted and lugged in the next gear). If you take the revs up a little higher you'll notice that the clunk goes away. The clunk is the slack in the driveline. Because of the IRS, you now have 2 extra U joints that will "slack" when you press the clutch in to shift and then when you begin to let the clutch back out, that "slack" is drawn back up quickly. It's very normal for IRS cars. But if you're concerned, by all means, take the car into the dealer and have her looked at. "

10-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#10
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10-10-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	yeah, i have the same thing--just posted in another thread. only at very low speeds when disengaging the clutch sometimes into neutral. glad to hear it's not a clutch issue. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

12-17-2009, 11:35 AM	#13
JHart I haz camaro again :) Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Union, South Carolina Posts: 660	mine does this really bad when i'm in reverse, i back it up 10-15 feet out of my garage and push the clutch in all i hear is clank clank clank, then it stops, hardly ever does it going through the gears, but every now and again i hear it. any help???? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS(back in a camaro again, yessssss!) 2010 silverado z71 ccsb(sold, old dd) 2010 camaro1ss(sold, missed, will have another someday)