Clanking noise from right rear - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

wrsjr · 11-03-2008, 12:07 AM

Whenever I was driving over to my football game today, I started hearing a clanking noise coming from the right rear of my car. It only makes a noise when I'm going through a left hand curve or turning left. If I'm driving slow I can't really hear it, but only at speed. I looked under the car and couldn't find worn spots. Any ideas?? I'm not too good at diagnosing drivetrain issues. I've thought it might be a bad bearing but it seems like it would make the noise when I turn right as well.

UNCLE TOM · 11-03-2008, 08:49 AM

a loose tail pipe/exhaust system can make bad sounding noise . check it over good . also check track bar & brace ( AKA panhard bar ) . on my previous car i found all 3 of the panhard bar bolts had backed out and fallen away . they are the ones that secure the bar to the body on the drivers side . either one are common problem areas . good luck .

wrsjr · 11-03-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCLE TOM

a loose tail pipe/exhaust system can make bad sounding noise . check it over good . also check track bar & brace ( AKA panhard bar ) . on my previous car i found all 3 of the panhard bar bolts had backed out and fallen away . they are the ones that secure the bar to the body on the drivers side . either one are common problem areas . good luck .

I looked yesterday at all the suspension bolts, none were missing or seemed backed out. I'll check my exhaust as well. The clanking is consistent, it sounds like an engine with a spun rod bearing.