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Re: Rear end thumping sound

Posted: 2/19/24 7:37am Message 11 of 16
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Suffolk, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible 427 4speed

Hey,  Yes its a dull thumping sound, almost like something is too tight and binding . 




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Re: Rear end thumping sound

Posted: 2/19/24 8:31am Message 12 of 16
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Vette(s): 1978 L48 Auto. Red with Oyster Leather interior. Owned since 1990.

I think a fluid change is the first port of call - inexpensive and relatively easy, with a small pump (no drain plug).

 




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Re: Rear end thumping sound

Posted: 2/19/24 10:11am Message 13 of 16
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Equinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Depending on how long fluid has been there, change it regardless. I would have to hear it, or feel it. But, I think it's a worn or loose piece that transfers vibration to the body/frame through a rubber mount or suspension part. 




Re: Rear end thumping sound

Posted: 2/21/24 7:45am Message 14 of 16
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Cana, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray 71 350 engine Flat top pistons Sniper fuel injection Hyperspark ignition Vintage Air air conditioning Borgeson power steering box

My '75 was making a snapping noise in the rear end when turning.  I changed the diff fluid and added positrac fluid.  I forgot about this until this post and I realized it was not longer making that noise.

 




   

Re: Rear end thumping sound

Posted: 2/21/24 9:13am Message 15 of 16
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Vette(s): 1978 L48 Auto. Red with Oyster Leather interior. Owned since 1990.

The first time I encountered this was after a 150 mile drive to Donnington Motor Circuit, in the UK, on a motorway (freeway).  As we turned into the circuit it sounded as though someone had taken a hammer to the rear end somewhere!  It was finer while we were going around corners, but after a while on a straight road it would bang again when we turned, although not as loudly as the first time!    I did the  the fluid change and the problem was cured.    

Given how expensive, and difficult to repair, some rear end issues are, a fluid change is a quick and cheap fix!👍




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Re: Rear end thumping sound

Posted: 2/21/24 9:49am Message 16 of 16
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Wonderful! The easy route is the first route. Glad it worked out and problem had been rectified. 




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