Snapping sound when shifting and driving

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

153,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

VICG2017

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My car is listed above it is the GL model with a five speed manual transmission. when the car is idled and parked there is no problem, the problem is when the car starts going in motion when a clicking noise starts and then there would be occasional jerk and a snap noise. through all of this I am still able to shift into all gears with no problem. last time I drove car it started to leak oil from transmission.
Is it a transmission problem? Please advise.

Jan 30, 2018 at 4:09 PM

HARRY P

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Sounds to me like the CV axles are worn out and slipping. They usually make a clicking sound like that. When you first started hearing the click, was it only when you were turning in one direction or another?

Jan 30, 2018 at 8:48 PM

VICG2017

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I started hearing the click while driving straight forward. If I stop and shift into neutral and step on gas there is no click, but once I shift into gear and the car starts moving that is when the clicking starts. thank you

Jan 31, 2018 at 12:40 AM

HARRY P

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I am really thinking that you have bad CV axle joints. Here is some information on them: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-cv-joint-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

I would say to jack up the car and check them. What you will be looking for is signs of rips and tears in the rubber boots and potentially bits of grease all over the place. If you want, take some pictures and post them here. We will see what we can see.

Jan 31, 2018 at 11:10 AM

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