Transaxle issue?, Feels like I'm running over speed bumps Options

[rtalich]

Issue just started last night. Just starting out in first gear while slipping the clutch. Once clutch engages at lower RPMs it felt like I was rolling over speed bumps. At faster speeds it seemed fine. Now it is starting to happen more frequent but only at lower RPMs. I have not had a chance to diagnose yet. Anything in particular come to mind?

Thanks
Rob

[ripper911]

Loose lug bolts?

My 911 was doing something similar the last time that I drove it, I thought a bearing went bad. Some of the lug boltswere loose, so iI tightened them up. I don't know if it fixed it or not, since it wouldn't crank after that drive, and then the starter went out...

May be a bad wheel bearing?

Hopefully somebody that actually has an answer will chime in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Dave_Darling]

Loose or sheared motor mounts is something else to check. Does the gear shift lever move around a bunch under heavy braking?

--DD

[rjames]

Bad tire?

[McMark]

Also could be a slipping clutch. Also, you could drain the transmission into a clean container. Check for chunks. If it's fine, just pump it back in.

[rtalich]

I think I may have found the problem. The ball joint was still attached. I pulled it slightly and it popped out. Anyone know where I can get parts?

[rhodyguy]

Pelican, GPR? Might as well r&r the 2 sway bar bushings, where the bar mounts to trunk bottom, while you're in there.

[messix]

I think I may have found the problem. The ball joint was still attached. I pulled it slightly and it popped out. Anyone know where I can get parts?

not likely the problem

there are the two little engine to engine bar mounts that can tear apart and you feel a bump when pulling away for a stop and can see the shift leaver move as it happens.

or as said before, loose wheel

[messix]

Also could be a slipping clutch. Also, you could drain the transmission into a clean container. Check for chunks. If it's fine, just pump it back in.

when did our trannys start being a wet clutch set up? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)

[rtalich]

I think I may have found the problem. The ball joint was still attached. I pulled it slightly and it popped out. Anyone know where I can get parts?

not likely the problem

there are the two little engine to engine bar mounts that can tear apart and you feel a bump when pulling away for a stop and can see the shift leaver move as it happens.

or as said before, loose wheel

Thanks! I will do a bit more investigating. Would you happen to to have a pic of what you are referring to?

[messix]

this is the part. its bolted between the bracket on the engine and the engine bar at the front of the engine.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperC...S_pg2.htm#item8

http://www.ephotomotion.com/914engine/imag...ong%20block.jpg

[Porsche930dude]

check the tires for bulges you might have broken a belt.

[Dr Evil]

I would be surprised if this was not external to the box. There are so many likely, and common, causes that have already been listed. Check them all and get back with us.

Check the engine mounts by applying a jack under the engine (on wood) and seeing if the engine moves significantly (side shit 73 and up).

[stugray]

I am surprised that no-one mentioned that you could have a CV joint coming loose.
Crawl under and check them without jacking the car up.
Feel for any loose ends on the axles. They should move along the axis of the axle, but none side to side.

Then jack it up and check again.

[Dr Evil]

Ha! I thought the second post did. Nope, lug nuts. Good post and I was thinking the same as a first look. Happens too often, especially in the Spring. When I used to sell the CV bolt kits this was the time of year I would be most busy. Everyone should check the CV bolts often as too many of us have had them come loose and beat the hell out of the underside of our cars. I am working on a trans for one right now that messed up the shifter console when the shaft was flying around.

[stugray]

I had my first race last weekend and in the flurry to get everything ready, the LAST thing from my list (that I was able to complete) was to check the torque on the CVs.
I AM GLAD I DID! as ALL of the bolts required at least a 1/4 turn to reach torque. Some significantly more than that.

[rtalich]

Thanks everyone for the replies! When I did my initial visual inspection, the only odd thing I found, was what I had posted. I have not had a chance to crawl back under and check the motor mounts but I did order a couple along with the new sway bar bushings.

Did not find anything odd with the CV joints, tires or lug nuts.

Thanks for confirming that it is not an internal transaxle issue!!

[stugray]

Did not find anything odd with the CV joints, tires or lug nuts.

Did you check them with the car jacked up?
If the CVs are in a bind from being fully extended while the wheels are off the ground, you might not be able to tell as easily if they are loose.
Retorque them while you are under there either way.
Clean out the fastener holes BEFORE trying to retorque or you stand a good chance of stripping them (the heads fill up with grime).

[rtalich]

Did not find anything odd with the CV joints, tires or lug nuts.

Did you check them with the car jacked up?
If the CVs are in a bind from being fully extended while the wheels are off the ground, you might not be able to tell as easily if they are loose.
Retorque them while you are under there either way.
Clean out the fastener holes BEFORE trying to retorque or you stand a good chance of stripping them (the heads fill up with grime).

Thanks! I will check them again tonight.

[rtalich]

Finally had a chance to work on the car this weekend. Thanks for all your help guys! It was the rubber motor mounts. Both of them were sheared in half!!