Svx Nightmare!

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by AsILayDying

ok, so now I know its not only like a radiator and atf sensor. It's also something more, like when moving forward my car made a horrible clunky sound, something I think may half to do with either CV joints being broken or something. I don't really know that much about technical svx stuff, so I'm pretty much screwed. I kinda want to just desmantle my svx and destroy all of it b/c I'm so mad.

The radiator and sensor do not represent huge expenditure. Do not fear the worst regarding an unidentified noise.

N.B. You describe a clunky sound, rather than a crunching or grinding noise. As you have suggested, such a noise is more likely to be a CV joint rather than transmission related. There is no reason to jump to conclusions.

Meantime do not fear the worst, let your anger settle and remain rest assured that there are many here who will help you sort out the problem. It may not be too expensive.

[nextse7en]

Originally Posted by Trevor

The radiator and sensor do not represent huge expenditure. Do not fear the worst regarding an unidentified noise.

N.B. You describe a clunky sound, rather than a crunching or grinding noise. As you have suggested, such a noise is more likely to be a CV joint rather than transmission related. There is no reason to jump to conclusions.

Meantime do not fear the worst, let your anger settle and remain rest assured that there are many here who will help you sort out the problem. It may not be too expensive.

Opps, Sorry, I read the "clunky sound" as "crunchy sound" Sorry to be alarmist.

[BeneathNorthernSkys]

good god, I can't wait tell I get back from this concert and take it into a shop to have a peak at whats up. Thanks for all the information though guys. I love this site. It is one of the coolest things I've ever been to. You all know so much about these cars, and your advice and wisdom has been really helpful for me.

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by AsILayDying

good god, I can't wait tell I get back from this concert and take it into a shop to have a peak at whats up. Thanks for all the information though guys. I love this site. It is one of the coolest things I've ever been to. You all know so much about these cars, and your advice and wisdom has been really helpful for me.

I gather you are going to "a shop" rather than "your Shop". If so do not take expensive suggestions as read. There have been many instances reported where by assumed experts are so, only as a result of their personal opinion. What is more the bottom line on a prospective charge sheet will be the paramount issue in there opinion.

Listen only and report back here before committing yourself to big money.

[BeneathNorthernSkys]

oh its still in the drive way, I haven't done anything, I was too tired to do anything after my show. It was awesome, just wish I had drove up in the good ole' svx. I'm still debating on how to go about seeing whats wrong. The thing is when I put the car into drive, it will roll for just a sec, and then make a studdering clunky noise, so I thought maybe the cv joint is gone or the axle or something. I'm not exactly sure. If it is transmission related then I could be up s**t creek. I really don't have like 2 grand to throw at my car.

[nextse7en]

Lets get this beast diagnosed then!

Is it FWD, or AWD?

If awd, it really ought to move even if you have a broken cv joint or grenaded front diff.. Unless duty sol. C isn't functioning properly also.

I'd say your next step in diagnosis is to figure out where the problem is coming from - jack one front tire off the ground at a time and try rotating it with the car in park. You should get some play, but not a lot. If it does roll - there is something wrong up front. let the car down, move it forward 6 inches, and try again.

A grenaded front diff should only allow the wheel to move when the drive gear aligns with the broken teeth, a bad cv joint will let the wheel move all the time.

Another good way to tell might be jacking the whole front of the car up, rotate one wheel, and see if the other wheel rotates in the opposite direction. If it does, but you hear grinding noises, or it starts to move, then stops, it is likely the front diff, if the wheel spins freely with a noticeable clunk, clunk, clunk, and the other tire doesn't move at all, its a CV joint.

Just some thoughts... don't give up on 'er.

Patrick

[BeneathNorthernSkys]

looks like it's the trans-axle, my front differential, my cv-joint, possibly my transmission being gone now, the transmission mounts where broken in the back. This could easily be like 2-3 grand just so it could run ok. That doesn't mean run like it should, that just means ok. So pretty much I think I'm really screwed lol.

[Wikedjuggalo]

Originally Posted by Trevor

The radiator and sensor do not represent huge expenditure. Do not fear the worst regarding an unidentified noise.

N.B. You describe a clunky sound, rather than a crunching or grinding noise. As you have suggested, such a noise is more likely to be a CV joint rather than transmission related. There is no reason to jump to conclusions.

Meantime do not fear the worst, let your anger settle and remain rest assured that there are many here who will help you sort out the problem. It may not be too expensive.

Is everyone from New Zealand this cool headed? I might have to move over there and take my SVX with me

[It's Just Eric]

Hmm...clunky. Does it do it only when accelerating around a corner? If so, it's likely a cv / axle. 60$ part from most autopart stores, and can easilly be done in the driveway, though you may need to buy a 32mm socket if you dont have one handy

My advice, and Ive given this to alot of people...Pick yourself up some tools. My 180$ toolset probably saved me 7,000$ or more. The hard part in repairs is diagnosing them, and theese guys on this board will actually KNOW what's wrong with your car better than some professional mechanics. And hell, if it's already broke, what's the worst thing that can hapen if you try to fix it?