1985 BMW 325 clunking noise when in motion

1985 BMW 325
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DUNGAGALICHAI2
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My car is making a metallic clunk noise when in motion but not consistently and does not seem related to suspension. I only notice it after shifting and under certain conditions such as when turning. Could there be a problem in my drivetrain somewhere?
Jun 1, 2008 at 3:49 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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How long has this been going on?
Jun 2, 2008 at 1:42 AM
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DUNGAGALICHAI2
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late this last week i first noticed it. I did not drive the car this weekend and did not hear anything this morning on my morning commute (about 20 miles...mostly highway though).
Jun 2, 2008 at 8:24 AM
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Cyberspace does not allow the possibility of sounds or noises to be definitely diagnosed. Could be drive line slack just being taken up and if that were the case it is normal operating procedure.
Jun 2, 2008 at 9:45 AM
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DUNGAGALICHAI2
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Yeah, it could be. The noise is usually only occuring under certain conditions and the noise is not very loud. I do sometimes drive a little hard...and this would cause any "slack" in the drivetrain to become apparent. I remember my old Chevelle...I broke a tooth off third gear...guess I better go easy huh?
Jun 2, 2008 at 10:18 AM
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Going easy is good, going fast doesn't always mean you have to be hard on the equipment.
Jun 4, 2008 at 12:09 PM
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