Have a poping in the rear only when turning the vehicle
JO JO
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2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
16,000 MILES
No play in axles, no play in drive line
Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check rear suspension, wheel bearings and brakes
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:16 PM
WRENCHTECH
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What I suspect is happening is that you have a limited slip differential and the side clutches are chattering.
The cure for this is to drain the gear oil and when refilling it, add a bottle of friction modifier. It's sold at most auto parts stores in a small couple ounce bottle.
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:35 PM
RASMATAZ
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Merry Christmas -Wrench
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:37 PM
WRENCHTECH
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Right back at ya Ras. Hope you had a great holiday. I'm not sure about the time difference but I suspect it might be Monday over there now, right?
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:40 PM
RASMATAZ
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Yes-sir it 0941hrs here
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:42 PM
WRENCHTECH
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1840hrs on the 25th here
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:44 PM
RASMATAZ
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9hrs ahead and a day behind-WoW! What a difference-have fun and goodnite