Loose Drive shaft - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Slater87cry · 07-21-2008, 01:33 PM

When i shift gears and step on the gas pedal, my drive shaft feels really lose like something is banging on the bottom of the car. Of if i'm just coasting and hit the gas real quick i get the same response. I was told it might be the carrier bearings on the drive shaft, which i got replaced. But that didn't change anything... What possible could it be? and what should I do??

lawdogg · 07-21-2008, 01:37 PM

Have you checked the condition of your motor mounts?

jeettao · 07-21-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

Have you checked the condition of your motor mounts?

+1. I can almost guarantee that it's your motor mounts.

Slater87cry · 07-21-2008, 01:48 PM

I have not checked the motor mounts... What is the best way to figure out if they are shot and is it hard to replace the motor mounts??? Its hard finding people in this area that i could turst working on this car.

lawdogg · 07-21-2008, 01:50 PM

Where are you located? I'm sure you could find someone local on the boards.

Checking the motor mounts ... hmm ... I honestly am not sure. I would say removal and inspection but there has to be another way.

Although removing the side mounts are really not hard at all.

Slater87cry · 07-21-2008, 01:59 PM

I live in northern new jersey. 07421
Anyone close who has experience on these cars would be great!

I Just installed a front mount intercooler, the front bumper is off and the hood is off... if that would help.

jeettao · 07-21-2008, 02:16 PM

I heard that 3S motorsports is the shop that guys in your area trust.

Slater87cry · 07-21-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jeettao

I heard that 3S motorsports is the shop that guys in your area trust.

There website says they are in ca... i'm in nj

flyman1981 · 08-08-2008, 09:52 AM

get a friend (you trust), pull the ebrake, have him switch from first to reverse and start to let the clutch out a little. See how much the engine moves.

07-21-2008, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slater87cry Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Loose Drive shaft When i shift gears and step on the gas pedal, my drive shaft feels really lose like something is banging on the bottom of the car. Of if i'm just coasting and hit the gas real quick i get the same response. I was told it might be the carrier bearings on the drive shaft, which i got replaced. But that didn't change anything... What possible could it be? and what should I do??

07-21-2008, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (62)	Re: Loose Drive shaft Have you checked the condition of your motor mounts? __________________ 94 VR-4: 11.8 @ 116, 17psi, pump, 13Ts

07-21-2008, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slater87cry Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Loose Drive shaft I have not checked the motor mounts... What is the best way to figure out if they are shot and is it hard to replace the motor mounts??? Its hard finding people in this area that i could turst working on this car.

07-21-2008, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (62)	Re: Loose Drive shaft Where are you located? I'm sure you could find someone local on the boards. Checking the motor mounts ... hmm ... I honestly am not sure. I would say removal and inspection but there has to be another way. Although removing the side mounts are really not hard at all.

07-21-2008, 01:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slater87cry Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Loose Drive shaft I live in northern new jersey. 07421 Anyone close who has experience on these cars would be great! I Just installed a front mount intercooler, the front bumper is off and the hood is off... if that would help.

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07-21-2008, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
jeettao Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Drives: '99 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Loose Drive shaft I heard that 3S motorsports is the shop that guys in your area trust.

08-08-2008, 09:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
flyman1981 Breaks all but Xfer case Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Horseheads, NY Drives: 08 RAM HEMI, 93 VR-4 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Loose Drive shaft get a friend (you trust), pull the ebrake, have him switch from first to reverse and start to let the clutch out a little. See how much the engine moves. __________________ Black 93 VR-4 12.60 @ 108 w/ 9b's, 550's BlowThrough MAFT and E-Manage 11.77 @ 123 w/ 14b's (22psi), FMIC, MAFTPRO, 650's ??.?? @ ??? w/ 14b's (26psi) ??.?? @ ??? w/ 14b's (24psi) + NOS (35shot) Show and Go: 98 rear garnish, EGR block off plates, Intrax, JayVR4 control arms, 1-4 Syncros, Kormex output shaft, RPS MAX Street Disc, Resurfaced Flywheel, ATR Downpipe, HKS SQV, Dejon dual intakes, AEM Wideband, mobo shift/ebrake boots, Battery Relocation, MAFT PRO, 14B Turbos, DNP TDO5 Headers, Tial Wastegates, DNP FMIC, P+P Heads, 99 Lifters, Vac Reduction, 98 Body kit, 94 Robot headlights, Ross Pistons, Balanced Crank, 720cc's, IPO FPR w/ Gauge, Flexalite fans, Boost a Pump, ARP Head Studs, CF 575 Hood, 50HP NX Wet Kit, NOCAR Xfer Case, Veilside CF spoiler, ACPT CFDS, 19x9 SSR D5R, Blitz SBC-ID, Prosport gauges, Boomslang harness, Corbeau LG1's, Yogurt's 4" cat-back, dual feed fuel system