Originally Posted by edeekeos
So I notice an odd click/clink from the left rear wheel today(exactly like hot metal cooling down after you shut off the car). It seems to only happen when under load, even at the very slightest. I jacked the rear end up, and with the help of my wife, turned the wheels and everything was smooth. However, when taking off, in 1st or even reverse it will generally occur. It's not a guarantee though, sometimes I don't hear anything, and it's not like a consistent patterned noise, like a rock in the tire. It's totally random.
My first thought was diff, but it drives butter smooth, no weird popping, or grinding at all. I have read some threads about a similar noise, and the culprit being loose axle nuts. So I took the wheel off, and re-torqued it. It barely moved, so I doubt that's it. I'm thinking CV joint, but I can't imagine how?
I AM running OFT, with an e85 tune, but surely that's not enough power increase to be popping CV joints? I'm not lowered, and no wheel spacers, or aftermarket wheels. It's basically an all stock car. No drag racing, or auto cross either, but I do drive it like a sports car, with the occasional spirited country sprint, and sometimes sliding the rear end around a bit. I'm at a loss..
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