Problem putting car in Drive

[86Turbo]

When I put the car into drive it makes a loud "clunk" It only happens going into drive. Neutral and Reverse are fine. It doesn't matter if the car is hot or cold and it happens about 99% of the time. Other than that it works great, firm shifts etc. Any ideas what the problem may be or what to look for? Thanks.

 

[WE4]

Ck ujoints, rear end clearence and driveshaft in general. If you can rule that out, it is either the driveshell to direct drum has a groove worn in it and direct drum is getting a run at it when changing directions, or the driveshell itself could be wearing. The driveshell just wearing is odd from 83 on up , as they then came with hardened ones from factory after GM realized it. Those could be the causes of your "clank", now.............which one? She is waiting............

 

[86Turbo]

Thanks Bruce. I can pretty much rule out the rear end and driveshaft as both have been replaced. I know it doesn't mean that's not the problem...... Are there any other ways besides the "clunk" to pinpoint the problem? Thanks again for the help Bruce.

Dan

 

[WE4]

Honestly.....

My own car has this same clunk for the last 100,000 miles. As long as it doesnt change and is only when dropping into gear, I would leave alone and drive. Hell,most do that same thing. No sweat, go have some fun....

 

[86Turbo]

Thanks again Bruce. I figured as much since it hasn't gotten better/worse and it's not affecting performance. I just call it the "Buick shift"

Dan