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    Is this normal?

    ~Any clunking when decelerating or accelerating? NO .
    SIGHT NOISE FROM PARK TO DRIVE IN REAR OF CAR


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    Sighting noise is not normal, no.

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    I have no idea what "sight noise" is, but I've heard others mention some clunking when ALL 4 tires aren't really close in O.D. like when one or two tires are much more worn down than the others. Put any new tires on recently?
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    Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
    I have no idea what "sight noise" is, but I've heard others mention some clunking when ALL 4 tires aren't really close in O.D. like when one or two tires are much more worn down than the others. Put any new tires on recently?
    this is one has all matching tires
    and i have not purchased it yet
    if you go for park to drive do you here anything?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibmx2 View Post
    this is one has all matching tires
    and i have not purchased it yet
    if you go for park to drive do you here anything?
    OH yeah, forgot you hadn't purchased it yet....sorry.

    Yes, there is some noise when switched from P to D and into R.
    I know most of the time it's "OK" and nothing wrong, but I recall many mentioning a "drivetrain thunk".
    MARK (deermagnet)...wasn't there a TSB on it???? I seem to recall there was, something to do with lash.

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    IMHO, the driveline clunk as you move in and out of Park, is caused by incorrect operation when parking on a slope.
    If you -
    apply the brakes to stop, then -
    apply the hand brake, then -
    release the foot bake and let the car settle, then -
    shift into park -

    there should be no noise when you shift out of park, because there is no stress on the parking gear teeth.

    If the above procedure is not followed, then the car rests on the parking teeth in the transmission, and as soon as they dis-engage there is a clunk.

    Any automatic car does this. It is normal.

    Now, if there is still a clunk when the above procedure is followed, or just shifting in and out of park without releasing the foot brake, then you have a problem.

    Anyway - just my opinion - every fool has one (or more).

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    Grease your driveshaft, the front/rear u-joints and the slip joint. Should help it.
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    I know mine was fairly noticeable and after I greased up my driveshaft it was pretty much gone. A u-joint will do that

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    again as always very helpfull
    thanks

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