'89 Olds "clunks" when put in gear

ztim · 04-17-2008, 11:32 AM

A friend on mine has 1989 Olds Delta 88. When he puts it in gear, it "clunks" or kind of jumps. The fluid is fine. I tried a search for this but ti didn't work. Thanks in advance.

kaz442 · 04-17-2008, 05:28 PM

Check the U joints. JKaz

Oldsfan · 04-18-2008, 05:38 AM

An '89 88 doesn't have u-joints.

This car has a 440-T4 transmission. Back when they were new, they had an almost 100% failure rate. Harsh engagement was just one of their problems. I'd say it's the nature of the beast.

Paul

ztim · 04-18-2008, 11:33 AM

Thanks guys. I thought it might be a u-joint but I don't know anything about transmissions. So, is it on the inside of the transmission or outside by the driveshaft?

Oldsfan · 04-18-2008, 12:56 PM

It doesn't have u-joints. It has constant velocity joints. There are inner joints and outer joints. They are located inside the boots on the front axle shafts.

Paul

soxfan · 04-18-2008, 04:54 PM

Check the motor mounts, especiallythe one on top of the motor.
Rob

ztim · 04-20-2008, 11:12 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it.

04-17-2008, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	'89 Olds "clunks" when put in gear A friend on mine has 1989 Olds Delta 88. When he puts it in gear, it "clunks" or kind of jumps. The fluid is fine. I tried a search for this but ti didn't work. Thanks in advance.

04-17-2008, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
kaz442 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 25	Check the U joints. JKaz __________________ 72 442 conv. 455 +.060 th400 3.31 12 bolt 70 F85 490 stroker, th400 3.73 12 bolt 87 Buick GN

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Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 470	An '89 88 doesn't have u-joints. This car has a 440-T4 transmission. Back when they were new, they had an almost 100% failure rate. Harsh engagement was just one of their problems. I'd say it's the nature of the beast. Paul __________________ There's "Something Extra" about owning an OLDS! -- Visit the "Something Extra" website at: http://home.comcast.net/~oldsfan/MySite/62oldspage.html

04-18-2008, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 470	It doesn't have u-joints. It has constant velocity joints. There are inner joints and outer joints. They are located inside the boots on the front axle shafts. Paul __________________ There's "Something Extra" about owning an OLDS! -- Visit the "Something Extra" website at: http://home.comcast.net/~oldsfan/MySite/62oldspage.html

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04-18-2008, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	Thanks guys. I thought it might be a u-joint but I don't know anything about transmissions. So, is it on the inside of the transmission or outside by the driveshaft?

04-18-2008, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
soxfan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	Check the motor mounts, especiallythe one on top of the motor. Rob

04-20-2008, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it.

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