<VV> CLicking noise

[J R Read_HML]

Try several slow speed turns - L & R - say in the 10 to 15 mph range with 
the windows (top if a vert) down.  You might even turn off the IGN through 
the turns so you can hear the other car sounds better.  If you have wheel 
covers, have them removed at this time.  You should be able to determine 
which side the sound comes from.  From what you've said so far, I do suspect 
it is a U joint about to fail.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'Virtual Vairs'" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 8:11 PM
Subject: <VV> CLicking noise


> Today, I drove slowly next to a wall for about a quarter mile (traffic). I
> heard a clicking noise that changed with speed but not with RPM. It 
> sounded
> like it came from the rear but I can't be sure. Throughout the day I 
> thought
> about what it might be. Without looking under the car I am guessing that 
> it
> might be the U-joints. Wouldn't they make a clicking noise? Wouldn't bad
> bearings make a grumbling sound?
>
>
>
> I am having my Cruise and Party this weekend so I will not be able to put
> her in the air and take a look see until weekend after next. When I do, I
> plan to rotate each rear tire and look & listen to the U-joints.
>
>
>
> Looking in my assorted manuals, it looks like a rather simple job to 
> replace
> U-joints on my 64 diff.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts, suggestions or tricks?
>
>
>
> Dave Thompson
>
> 63 Spyder Vert (with a 64 drive train)
>
> Westminster, CA
>