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Old May 9, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am H.O.
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strange clunk

When I step on the gas hard around a corner, I hear a clunk in the back left of the car. Could it be the something in the transmission or the springs? Any help would be appreciated
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Old May 9, 2001 | 06:12 PM
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I have the exact same problem in my 91. Since the rearend is in some sense just floating there. Your probably hearing the driveline hitting the torq arm. I thought it might have been the springs popping, but I checked 'em out and they're fine.

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Old May 9, 2001 | 07:24 PM
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I'm guessing its a broken tranny mount. My did the exact same thing when i first got it and it turned out to be that.

[This message has been edited by AaronK (edited May 09, 2001).]
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Old May 10, 2001 | 09:05 AM
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While you're down there, check the condition of the torque arm mount, it's on the left side of the rear of the transmission. If it's bad, I highly recommend getting a polyeurethane replacement, which is not only stronger, but a much better design than stock .

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