tim414
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I got into Vette this morning to drive into city for work meeting. First, when I was pulling out of drive way I heard a tapping noise that sounded like was coming from right rear. It sounded like a half shaft u-joint clapping/tapping metal to metal sound and was doing so as the revs of back wheel was (turning). Like it was going to fail/something about to come apart. Car at this time had 1064 miles on ticker. Went about 1/4 block and turned car around and went back home. Got to thinking, just go ahead and drive it....let it take a dump....that way I won't have to describe any noise....it's broke already (thinking to myself).....well drove all the way to Dallas (60 miles) and nothing. The noise stopped within moments turning out of driveway. I was turning the car right turn out of driveway when noise started. My driveway is long. I did not hear it when left out of my shop. Only driving out of my driveway pavement onto city pavement and heard it both times. Car had been running maybe 4-5 minutes, was warmed engine by that time. First time Vette driven in several days. Rear noise ended and did not occur again in next 120 miles.
Got home popped hood and checked fluids and found my clutch fluid is BLACK. Only 1140 miles. Car has NOT been driven hard at all. I wonder if it's the way I drive? This is my second car w/clutch. Total exp w/clutch 11 months.....maybe I should work on my shifting technique???? :confused
Anyway, I understand to empty resveroir and refill w/dot 3 fluid is it??? Which is best brand for hot climates??? This Texas heat could have something to do with it, could not?? :confused Anyway, the car has not been driven hard at all, trying to get it broke in good before WOT's etc.... Scouts honor....I've read that Z06's clutch fluid gets dirty easy too....is that correct? For sure, with only 1100 VERY EASY miles my clutch fluid is BLACK. only two months since got it..... Somebody please let me know which is good clutch fluid for hot climates for my 'Z....thanks
Got home popped hood and checked fluids and found my clutch fluid is BLACK. Only 1140 miles. Car has NOT been driven hard at all. I wonder if it's the way I drive? This is my second car w/clutch. Total exp w/clutch 11 months.....maybe I should work on my shifting technique???? :confused
Anyway, I understand to empty resveroir and refill w/dot 3 fluid is it??? Which is best brand for hot climates??? This Texas heat could have something to do with it, could not?? :confused Anyway, the car has not been driven hard at all, trying to get it broke in good before WOT's etc.... Scouts honor....I've read that Z06's clutch fluid gets dirty easy too....is that correct? For sure, with only 1100 VERY EASY miles my clutch fluid is BLACK. only two months since got it..... Somebody please let me know which is good clutch fluid for hot climates for my 'Z....thanks
