The Drivers side outter CV joint was bad, boot torn, I replaced the axle 2X (used one's I'd re booted). Still sounds like the outter CV Joint is bad.

 

In tight turns it clicks, but only when in drive or Rev. If I put it into neutral as I coast in the tight turn the clicking goes away.

 

I have to get back under to do some more inspection, but I just thought I'd ask and see whatelse could cause this.

Auto or manual trans?

 

If auto, what happens if you put a fuse in the FWD fuse holder?

Auto,

Good idea putting in the fuse. No torque bind that I can feel, but it worth checking. Thanks

I think the noise is in the front Diff.

 

I found the passenger's side inner CV joint boot torn, so I changed that axle. Still had the noise. I put in the FWD fuse and had the front end on jack stands. By applying brakes and a little gas, I could produce the noise. Sounded like the drivers side outter CV joint, so just to rule it out, I changed that axle again.

 

No change, the noise is still there. Seems to be the worst when turning right and going slow.

 

I'm thinking a chipped tooth in the front Diff. How long will it last?

 

Another Auto to manual trans swap on the way, I think.

Do you have any play in the axle stubs coming out of the transmission?

 

It'd be hard to say how long it will last. I'd just drive it until it dies.

That would be my plan, but it was a flip car and several guys at work want it. I don't want to sell it that way, but I guess with full disclosure it's their call.

 

Just wish I knew for sure it was the diff and the condition. It's not worth tearing apart and the gear lube was clean, no fuzz or chunks when I changed the gear lube.

It's probably the axle. They usually stop making noise when unloaded.