jeep clunking
05-28-2009, 07:21 PM
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jeep clunking
ok i have a manual transmission and when i am accelerating in 2nd 3rd or sometimes even fourth it like the transmission slips. i noticed i have a lot of play in my front u joint could this be the problem or is it something completely different. thanks
05-28-2009, 07:29 PM
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I'd replace the U-joint for sure, if there's play in it. You don't want it to fail while you're driving, it will probably damage the drive line, and $30 is cheap insurance. I'd also check the tranny fluid if you haven't already.
05-28-2009, 08:06 PM
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05-28-2009, 08:11 PM
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check your trans mounts to. if it happens while your shifting gears that tranny is shifting from the torq of the motor. and def replace the u joint
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