knocking by transmission under the car

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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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knocking by transmission under the car

I have a problem I'm aost certain my drive shaft is knocking on the under side of the car just had the tranny rebuilt so I'm pretty sure that's not it I had the drive shaft balanced I went to install and still knocking any suggestions please!
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Does it increase with speed, or is it only when you shift into drive or reverse?
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Make sure and check to see if the bolts for the trans mount to trans are in
on both sides and the bolt or bolts that go through the brace to the mount
are in place as well.
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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"just had the tranny rebuilt"

Look first at the last thing "fixed"

or related parts

incorrect trans mount?

look for witness marks where something hit something else....
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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MAW check the torque converter bolts and motor to transmission bolts too while your under there.
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by svnt442
Does it increase with speed, or is it only when you shift into drive or reverse?
No its ju when it's moving
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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There's marks where it's hitting the floor pan
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Where the driveshaft is hitting? It has to be something you did with your repair, double check all your parts for correct installation.
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Did you replace the trans mount? If so compair it with the old one to verify correct. Also did you take out the cross member? If so is it back in upside down? (If that is possible). Is it hitting the floor pan to one side or up at the top?

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Old Nov 3, 2015 | 07:07 AM
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How about you tell us the year, model, engine and trans? What's an "Olds" 408?
Old Nov 3, 2015 | 07:50 PM
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Hmmm, not in the diag class of some of the above respected veterans but with your brief description, it could be as simple as needles missing from a U-joint cap to a more serious issue? Stuff a Go-Pro camera or phone under there and record that baby in motion.

Like Joe ^, detailed info is a must for the crystal ***** to focus.

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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 04:34 AM
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I had a car do that once, shaft hit floor pan
so long ago I can't recall the cause/ cure.

motor mounts been replaced?
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
How about you tell us the year, model, engine and trans? What's an "Olds" 408?
408......a 350 + 58 decibels of noise from underneath? 408.
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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I think the best thing to do is go under and see what it is. Yank on the driveshaft, visually look at the alignment etc.
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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At this point perhaps some pictures of your under side where its hitting, U joints, your transmission mount, and transmission cross member . Without seeing what your seeing we can only guess and have contributed many suggestions. I will add one more, worn body bushings allowing the body to drop.
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