banging when put into gear

[benny ve ss]

Hi all I have a 06 Ve ss I have a problem when it is put into gear there is a loud cranking noise from the back of the car I'm guess its the diff or something else. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what was it.

 

[rambunctious]

More info required.

Is the car auto or manual ?

Is the car banging when not moving or

banging when moving or

banging when trying to move.

 

[benny ve ss]

It's an auto it bangs when doing both moving and staying still. Was just driving it normal home from work and just started doing it.

 

[rambunctious]

Sure sounds like diff or drive train area.

Chock the wheels, hand brake firmly applied, put auto in drive and see if the tailshaft is turning.
If the tailshaft is turning then it is a diff-axle problem.

If the tailshaft is not turning but banging is evident then gearbox problem.

 

[benny ve ss]

I have done thathe tail shaft does not move but I got.under the car while it was on a jack when placing it into gear the tail shaft seems to spin in the diff then lock in. Could that be the main pinion in the diff be broken.

 

[Calaber]

Is the car still mobile? If so, either the pinion or crown wheel could have stripped a tooth. Once you get enough teeth broken off, drive will be lost completely. Drain the diff and check for nasty little shiny bits in the oil.