nazar Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 well driving home one day i lost connection in my drivetrain, and had to get towed If i put it in gear and try to drive off, i just hear a loud metalic tapping noise. It just doesnt move I jacked it up in the air and it goes through the gears and spins the tires, seems like when theres load it lets go BUT, in the air, if i give it gas hard, i can see the rear wheel almost move out, and then come back in when i let off is this a burned up stub axle???? Visually the drivetrain seems to be intact, driveshaft, halfshafts, cv's...etc Is it the stubbies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Are you running drum or disc in the rear? Typically on a drum setup a broken stub will mean the loss of the wheel and tire. A disc brake setup will retain it in place and would probably have a lot of the symptoms you describe. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Well whatever it is it should be real easy to find once you start unbolting things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 When the car in gear and not moving, what can you see turning? Is the driveshaft turning? one halfshaft? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I can't believe you jacked the car up and then ran it if you suspected something broken in the driveline. BUT, in the air, if i give it gas hard, i can see the rear wheel almost move out, and then come back in when i let off You win the prize for the dumbest move of the week. Image what would have happened if that rear wheel came off while spinning at some huge rpm... Try jacking the car up and removing the wheels, brakes, etc. and checking for broken parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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