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Rear end grinding in Reverse 700 1991

posted by  hrtmnstrfr on  Fri Feb 1 06:05 CST 2008
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I have a 1991 740 Turbo wagon that just two days ago started making a grinding noise when I put the transmission into reverse and give it some gas. The noise is coming from the rear of the car. Also, I only hear the noise when I press the gas and only when I am reversing on flat ground or up hill. If I reverse down hill I get no noise. The rear end has alway made a little "clunking" noise when I shift it into gear (R or Drive). Also, the transmission seems to be shifting fine and there is no noise when driving forwards. However, I do notice a slight wobble feeling coming from the rear at very low speeds. Can anyone help diagnose my problem?

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Rear end grinding in Reverse 700 1991

posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Fri Feb 1 06:51 CST 2008 [RELATED]

Check your universal joint soon! It may be about to come apart.








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Rear end grinding in Reverse 700 1991

posted by  hrtmnstrfr on  Fri Feb 1 07:00 CST 2008
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How do I check it? Is it safe to drive it forwards?








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Rear end grinding in Reverse 700 1991

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posted by  Goatman on  Fri Feb 1 11:12 CST 2008
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Grope the shaft and see if it clicks.

It can tear through the floor if the joint fails. You'll get the shaft, in other words.







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