1997 960 'bang' from rear / trunk

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02-11-2013, 09:08 PM

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1997 960 'bang' from rear / trunk

when you first give car gas, whether in reverse or drive, there is a thump or bang from the rear of the car. once you move all is fine. does not matter if car is cold warm etc..... drving me crazy!!! any ideas?

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02-12-2013, 12:53 PM

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Like a thump or a bang? My guess would be a U-joint, the exhaust is loose or a caliper is sticking.

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02-12-2013, 03:30 PM

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thx chrispy - was wondering about brake - 0nce car has "broken" free runs fine,,,, will check it out and let you know..

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02-13-2013, 06:34 AM

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Jack up the rear before you drive it for the day, put it in "N" safely with the parking brake off and spin each rear wheel. How do they spin?

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