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2G Clunking noise under load (With Video, AWD)

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ayyyalexxx

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Jul 4, 2013
Rialto, California
Hey guys, so I have a weird noise coming from what seems to be my passenger side wheel well. It doesn't do it in first or reverse, but it does it in every other gear. The higher the gear, the louder the sound. It's kind of like a clunking sound and it only happens when I'm on the throttle, or cruising in gear, so it doesn't do it all when I'm in neutral. Given these symptoms, I think it might be tranny/axle/drivetrain related, but it goes in/out of gear smoothly, it doesn't seem to be losing any power, nor does it clunk when turning. However, when the car is cold and I'm making a turn from a stop, it seems like the passenger side tire spins a little before gaining traction (like it skips and then goes). Anybody have experience with anything like this?

Thanks for any help!

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I couldn't quite tell from the video: does it get faster with speed or RPM? That will help narrow it down a bit. Very odd it doesn't do it in 1st gear. It's definitely something with your drivetrain, not suspension. Being a GSX, don't forget to check your driveshaft.
 
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