loud knock from back
loud knock from back
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nitrosman1

Original Poster:

641 posts

218 months

Saturday 31st May 2008
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just been out in the ro and i keep getting a loud knock from the back when i accelerate and then again when i decelerate (if thats a word) sounds like its coming from the petrol tank area but could be underneith ,very annoying as my waranty has run out now

ringram

14,701 posts

271 months

Saturday 31st May 2008
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Twist the driveshaft in neutral. If you look at the diff you will see if its the diff gears which are loose/worn or the rear cv joints. In my case it was the cv joints. Got some secondhand from oz cheap.. except for the shipping!
I spoke to Roger about it at the time. He will be able to sort you out.

nitrosman1

Original Poster:

641 posts

218 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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worn out already its only done 17000 miles

nitrosman1

Original Poster:

641 posts

218 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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just found this on the gto site
GM has issued bulletin 04-03-09-003 to repair a knocking noise from the rear of the vehicle that may occur on a aggressive launch or acceleration. The repair is to install updated rear cross member insulators p/n90447991 and 2 new bolts p/n92038482 between the body and the rear crossmember. Art Spong, Brand Quality Manager for the GTO, has requested all dealers update the GTO's as a Customer Satisfaction Repair. Vehicles involved are built prior to Vin break 4L246712
sounds like it could be my issue

Toprivetgun

157 posts

217 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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Sounds like diff issues.

doleboy

747 posts

240 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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If you're lucky it's just the diff oil / friction modifer that needs topping up.

ringram

14,701 posts

271 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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Is your car stock? If not then the extra driveline forces wont be helping longevity.

nitrosman1

Original Poster:

641 posts

218 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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hi just been under the car there seems to be a bit of both going on ,in the diff and the rear cv joints a bit dissapointed now the car has had a sports pac fitted but thats it till next week when im booked in for a sc to be fitted