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Old 06-16-2010, 02:47 PM
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I have a 97 850 GLT with 140K. Last night I was just pulling out of an intersection, heard a pop and then nothing. Car would not move in reverse or drive. Engine ran, but no movement. Any ideas?
 
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Old 06-16-2010, 10:10 PM
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Is this a manual trans by chance?
 
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Old 06-17-2010, 06:19 AM
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No, its an automatic
 
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Old 06-17-2010, 09:49 AM
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Did you notice any fluids on the street?
Are you able to push the car if it's in park - or any other position?
Any lights flashing on the dash?
It's not your handbrake, is it?
 
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Old 06-17-2010, 11:35 AM
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Hand brake are common. Will the car move?
 
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It is most likely cv joint.
 
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Old 06-18-2010, 06:34 AM
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Turs out it was the axle. Got one ordered and hope to do the job this weekend
 
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Broke an axle? Which one?
 
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Left front
 
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Old 06-21-2010, 08:52 AM
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Turs out it was the axle. Got one ordered and hope to do the job this weekend
Can you post a picture of the break please. Very impressive, wonder if you just had a weak point.
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 06:12 AM
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sorry, I didn't take pictures
 
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