I have a clicking/ticking sound that can be felt thru the accelerator pedal under heavy acceleration when starting off from a stop. This only happens under moderate to heavy acceleration. If I ease off from a standing stop, no issue. Only other sound I've noticed is a chirp sound coming from left front end when turning to the left. Any help/ ideas greatly appreciated
Ticking/clicking sound
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the clicking isn't heard at cold start up ??
Ticking sound is the classic "exhaust manifold crack"... Check that first
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It's not really a sound coming from the engine, ruling out exhaust manifold. It's more of a driveline or diff sound that you feel more thru the gas pedal vs an audible sound. I checked the CV boots, there intact and I maintain all the diff's with 75-90 synthetic gear oil. Like I said i only feel this happening under moderate to heavy acceleration when leaving from a stop. Then it stops.
CV shaft?
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^^Front drive shaft CV joint, is where I'd start looking. Exhaust tick is generally heard not felt, CV is both.
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Thanks. Thought that was most likely the culprit. Will check it out. The boots are still intact, no rips or grease thrown anywhere, but I guess they could still be bad?
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Make sure to check your front wheel hub, snap ring, wheel bearings and axle bearing & bushing while your at it.
The biggest clue for exhaust tick is it's heard while stationary as well.
The biggest clue for exhaust tick is it's heard while stationary as well.
