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Arogg · 05-26-2021, 08:47 AM

Hey Guys,

So I've been driving the car more since the weather is getting better and I've only been going to the office instead of the city. I noticed I have a "click" sound when I take off and if I stay in 1st and let off with a little bounce it almost clicks back. If I take off very softly I don't notice it but normal take offs from a light or stop sign its doing it. It seems to me its on the passenger side sort of middle of car. I checked my lugs, all tight. What should i start checking next? The car drives absolutely fine but the click has me nervous since I have a track event a few weeks away...

Before anyone says it, im gonna try to get a video at some point soon

Alpha0523 · 05-26-2021, 08:59 AM

Morning everyone. I have a 2011 r/s LT2 which had a clicking sound and my mechanic found the source. A exhaust leak on the manifold .

Arogg · 05-26-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpha0523

Morning everyone. I have a 2011 r/s LT2 which had a clicking sound and my mechanic found the source. A exhaust leak on the manifold .

I appreciate the input but this isn't an exhaust leak. I know an exhaust leak sound, and it would also be constant. It only does it under movement. I can rev all day long sitting still with no click

xstuntman · 05-26-2021, 10:59 AM

First thought would be a u joint.
Block the front tires, jack up the rear, put it in neutral and spin the tires by hand.

Arogg · 05-26-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

First thought would be a u joint.
Block the front tires, jack up the rear, put it in neutral and spin the tires by hand.

We have a lift at work for our fleet vehicles. I'm gonna throw it up on the lift after work and check the ujoints, axles, etc... of course once I just took it over to our mechanic so he could hear it, it didn't do it but he still agreed that we can throw it up on the lift and take a look. He's gonna look at my car and im gonna polish out a scuff on the bumper on his mustang

Arogg · 05-27-2021, 06:45 AM

Carrier bearings and ujoints looked fine. no play. Lug were tight. wheels spun freely with no click. Im at a loss. Im really hoping it isnt something internal....

Greenhornet2 · 05-27-2021, 07:51 AM

sounds like worn bushings in the control arms, trailing arms for diff bushings, something suspension related. typically CV's will make a constant click under load. If it's just one click or clunk then clunks back when you let off I lean heavily to suspension, or even exhaust moving around maybe.

Arogg · 05-27-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

sounds like worn bushings in the control arms, trailing arms for diff bushings, something suspension related. typically CV's will make a constant click under load. If it's just one click or clunk then clunks back when you let off I lean heavily to suspension, or even exhaust moving around maybe.

its definitely not constant. I mean my car is loud but im pretty sure id still notice it. Its only when I lean into it or let off, and not every time.

spyderbuddy · 05-27-2021, 11:37 AM

There was a TSB for a clicking in the rear end
Boiled down to Washers behind the nut on the Hub
PQ did a fix on it years back

Arogg · 05-27-2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

There was a TSB for a clicking in the rear end
Boiled down to Washers behind the nut on the Hub
PQ did a fix on it years back

Grrr.. Guess I gotta look into this. Doubt my dealer would care or even look into it for me. Last time I was there I was actually escorted off the property

AlanRubin · 05-28-2021, 12:06 AM

It does have to do with the rear drive line. My V6 did it, till I replaced the
wheel bearings, and it stopped. The axle nut may need tweaked a little tighter.
They're close to 200 ft-lbs, you can air tool those on. The bearings are orbitally
formed, and they do not have a pre-load tightening method. I replaced mine last
year, aired them off, and aired them back on. The ones that get a pre-load are
the kind that go on a pinion, these ones do not. I put them on in March 2020,
at 140,674 miles. I am over 215,000 now.

Greenhornet2 · 05-28-2021, 07:37 AM

I completely forgot about this bulletin 09-04-95-001D. It is the one they mention above. There are washers you can add onto the CV shaft behind the hub. part #20825083 with nut part #13217120. It applies to Camaros built prior to 6/1/09

Arogg · 05-28-2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I completely forgot about this bulletin 09-04-95-001D. It is the one they mention above. There are washers you can add onto the CV shaft behind the hub. part #20825083 with nut part #13217120. It applies to Camaros built prior to 6/1/09

im really hoping i dont have to back out of my first track day event in 10+ years...

Greenhornet2 · 05-28-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Arogg

im really hoping i dont have to back out of my first track day event in 10+ years...

If it is the above listed bulletin it is just a noise, it won't hurt anything.

05-26-2021, 10:59 AM	#4
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,311	First thought would be a u joint. Block the front tires, jack up the rear, put it in neutral and spin the tires by hand. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

05-27-2021, 06:45 AM	#6
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 829	Carrier bearings and ujoints looked fine. no play. Lug were tight. wheels spun freely with no click. Im at a loss. Im really hoping it isnt something internal.... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

05-27-2021, 07:51 AM	#7
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	sounds like worn bushings in the control arms, trailing arms for diff bushings, something suspension related. typically CV's will make a constant click under load. If it's just one click or clunk then clunks back when you let off I lean heavily to suspension, or even exhaust moving around maybe. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-27-2021, 11:37 AM	#9
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,410 View My Garage	There was a TSB for a clicking in the rear end Boiled down to Washers behind the nut on the Hub PQ did a fix on it years back __________________ Hot Wheels Emblems and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Hot Wheels door Sills.

05-28-2021, 07:37 AM	#12
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I completely forgot about this bulletin 09-04-95-001D. It is the one they mention above. There are washers you can add onto the CV shaft behind the hub. part #20825083 with nut part #13217120. It applies to Camaros built prior to 6/1/09 __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-26-2021, 08:47 AM	#1
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 829	Weird click sound has me nervous Hey Guys, So I've been driving the car more since the weather is getting better and I've only been going to the office instead of the city. I noticed I have a "click" sound when I take off and if I stay in 1st and let off with a little bounce it almost clicks back. If I take off very softly I don't notice it but normal take offs from a light or stop sign its doing it. It seems to me its on the passenger side sort of middle of car. I checked my lugs, all tight. What should i start checking next? The car drives absolutely fine but the click has me nervous since I have a track event a few weeks away... Before anyone says it, im gonna try to get a video at some point soon __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

05-26-2021, 08:59 AM	#2
Alpha0523 Drives: 2011 CAMARO R/S LT2 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: AB. canada Posts: 19	Morning everyone. I have a 2011 r/s LT2 which had a clicking sound and my mechanic found the source. A exhaust leak on the manifold .

05-28-2021, 12:06 AM	#11
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	It does have to do with the rear drive line. My V6 did it, till I replaced the wheel bearings, and it stopped. The axle nut may need tweaked a little tighter. They're close to 200 ft-lbs, you can air tool those on. The bearings are orbitally formed, and they do not have a pre-load tightening method. I replaced mine last year, aired them off, and aired them back on. The ones that get a pre-load are the kind that go on a pinion, these ones do not. I put them on in March 2020, at 140,674 miles. I am over 215,000 now.