I just bought my 240 today and i love it except that when you back up and stop it makes a thud noise i thought it was the exhaust but i checked it and nothing touches. Where is the noise from????

 

does it make it as you are putting the shifter into reverse, if so could be the tranny...

 

No it just makes the noise after you let start stopping right after you back up Could it be the universal joints in the driveshaft?

 

Does it sound or feel like it's coming from the brakes? Mine grumble occasionally while I'm in reverse.

Best wishes,
Matt

 

mine too, its a sticking caliper

 

thanks, is there anyway i can fix this? it also does it when i shift gears real hard going forward

 

Take a Close look at the mounting rubbers. You MAY find that
you have to replace the trailing arm rubber.
Jacking the car to open the well is the Best way to view this.
Just an idea

 

Mines does it too but only when i step on the brake kinda quickly like a jerky stop.......i dunno but it only happens in reverse.

 

thanks ill look at them but how do i tell if they are bad?? This is going to be my weekend project. I hope i get it fixed its my only complaint about my new ride

 

I wouldn't really classify this as a complaint or even a problem. It's just one of those things you have to deal with when you have an older car. Mine makes that grumbing sound but it stops fine. Thats why I've never bothered to worry about it. If you really want to fix it though, I'd just replace the rubber as was suggested. Either way, if that doesn't work, you'll be closer to finding the real problem. Should be pretty easy to find.

Good luck,
Matt

 

The noise is coming from my differetial took it to a shop and they said i have less then a month on it so i need to find one does any one know where? i dont care if its new used or rebuilt. Thanks

 

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Looks i may need to upgrade to LSD.

 

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