faint popping sound in rear on hard turns

[Guest Anonymous]

took the 02 out to the autocross today and on really hard acceleration through turns i am getting a popping sound. No sound on straight acceleration. i wish i could describe what it sounds like more but i dunno. it kinda reminds me of a shot guibo (but not that loud). does this sound familiar to anyone. i'll be investigating within the next few days when i get free minute. Sounds like diffy, right??

tia,

dewar

[Guest Anonymous]

Possibly CV joints. It's more common on front-drive cars, but they go on 02's as well. But check all the diff bolts, too.

Is it an LSD or an open diff?

Mike

[Guest Anonymous]

if it goes ill almost be glad as it will be an excuse to finally

upgrade to a limited slip. anyone know the best source for these?

dewar

[Guest Anonymous]

Keep your eyes open for a wrecked 320is. From an '83 I bought a diff , halfshafts, and a complete brake system (big drums, big discs, calipers) for about $200. You'll find them on the For Sale board, ebay, etc., too.

I suppose there's a chance that your noise is a side carrier bearing in the diff. Does it do it only on lefts, or only on rights, or on both?

Mike

[Guest Anonymous]

I think it only happens on rights. Only one way to test it out

though. After class I'll go rip up some Tennessee backroads.

Dewar

[Guest Anonymous]

Just moved to the Nashville area, and have been learning of the joys of TN backroads and most importantly the high number of them. Why didn't I move here earlier? Damn.

[Guest Anonymous]

very important to replace if worn. Is axle nut loose?