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Old 01-23-2009, 07:05 AM
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i have the weirdest noise. when i am stopped at a light, and there is load on the transmission i hear a knocking noise from the transmission well. when i let off the brake, the noise stops. has anyone experienced this or have any idea what this is?
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odd wonder if the trany mount is going bad.. Get underneath and see how easily the trany moves near the cross member where the mount is.
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do you have any skid plates..... I kow I mounted mine to snug and it kinda vibrates when the engine idles low..
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do i just pry on it to see if it moves or...?
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no use your hands..an watch the mount it's between the trany and the cross member..if it moves easily by hand it likely needs replacing.Also look for lose hardlines.
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