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Title: clinking noise
Post by: free on 05 November 2003, 09:11

ive got a clinking, taping noise comeing frm my NSF. some times it dosent do it. others it dose. it starts when u do bout 30+  it allso doesent do it when u accelarate. ne idies? i dont think its the drive shaft,, it doesent hum when its on the look.      thanks

Title: Re:clinking noise
Post by: richandhazel on 05 November 2003, 15:37

Could be the CV joint on the driveshaft getting worn. Have you noticed whether it only does it in a straight line or when you have some steering lock on?

Title: Re:clinking noise
Post by: golfvr6 on 05 November 2003, 15:47

Yep sounds like cv joints or could be wheel bearings.

Title: Re:clinking noise
Post by: free on 06 November 2003, 09:08

found the prob last nite!!! it was the speedo, where it goes in the gearbox. ifink it bust lastnite and the noise has stoped!!!!  :D