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bigjae1976 said:

Axles and output shafts just don't break...I'd put my money on the CSB. I have E12 sockets, impact and a universal joint. Drop the exhaust, some covers, and the heat shield. Then you can inspect the center bearing.

I'd also replace the flex disc, the lock nuts for the flex disk, buy a cover for the CV joint, and repack with grease if you end up replacing the CSB.

I think you're right, its the CSB. At first it seemed to be an axel issue but the noise has tapered off a bit but its still there.

Does anyone have access to a lift? I don't think this job would be too fun with the car on jackstands..?

It's hard to tell where the noise is coming from while driving. Seems to be the rear at times and then the center at other times. I think it's the output shaft on the transmission or possibly the driveshaft bearing.

wasnt m3 said:

If you end up having a bad half shaft, I have a pair of brand new ones in the boxes yet. Not a bad job to do either, less than half an hour per side.

Really? I assume you have to remove the axle first, and then you can get at the output shaft.

I'm not sure...

I took for another spin last night and the noise goes away when the rear is under load, or if I drop it N.

I'd say its the half shaft/output shaft. I dont know a whole lot about the drive train on these cars so I'm just guessing.

Any chance you'd be able to meet up and give the noise a listen?

Was going to get gas the other day and all of a sudden I hear a big thump...and now when I left off the gas all I hear is thump thump thump. It seems its quite violent. I got under the car and  found one of the nuts of the axles sitting on the exhaust.

I live in an apartment so there isnt much room to work in my garage...Would there be any one around Milwaukee that can help me diagnose what's going on with my car and possibly fix the axle if it came down to it?

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CYoung said:

Sorry to hear, I'll post this up on the facebook page for ya.

Thank You!

straight6pwr said:

getting robbed sucks. been there, done that, had my house broken into and everything I owned rummaged through and valuables stolen. had two cars broken into and stuff stolen.   however, i've seen it a million times - people leave stuff unsecured in public places and it gets taken. to thieves you are basically dangling free money in their face, and its really no surprise when it gets taken. anyone can pretty much just walk into a 'locked' parking garage, so chain/lock your stuff up!

just recently a guy in our building had his bike stolen from our parking garage.  he had left it unlocked and at the time the front door to our apartment lobby was broken and anyone was able to walk right into the garage.  it didnt take thieves long to figure it out.

I hope the police are able to recover the stolen wheels!

I hope so to, but I don't think they'll have any luck, especially the great police force of Milwaukee...lol.

I bet who ever took them has already moved them, I'm hoping he sold them to a enthusiast so that the truth will surface one day and we can put m*fker in jail, at least for a night.

I noticed 4 days ago. The wheels have been stacked behind the car all winter.

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/4355565380.html

Any locals want to try and contact him? I tried, he said they're sold. Wont answer to my friends numbers'

5x120

Hello all, 

My VMR V710's were stolen from the parking garage in my apartment building, if any local sees them  for sale please contact me.

They were pretty dirty but originally hyper silver wrapped in Michelin Super Sport tires, rears were bald, driver side rear was corded.

F 18x8.5 - +45 235/40/18
R 18x9.5  +35  255/35/18

Thanks!

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/4388671492.html