cdnpt

98 5 speed: when I start moving I get a rubbing sound, quite loud at times, the harder I launch, or launching uphill the worse it is. In reverse no sound at all. I have tried starting in 2nd (As a test only) and it still happens but not as bad. from a rolling stop no real problem either. No shifting or drivability issues. Is this a clutch starting to go? because no issue in reverse was thinking maybe a brake binding? very puzzled and the sound annoys the crap outta me...

JvG

Clutch test.... get on freeway. Shift to 5th . Floor it and look at tach. Does tach go up a lotwhile car does not?

Does your car make the noise during right and left turns, or more in one direction?

cdnpt

I was thinking about wheel bearings but no sounds there. I have run it through the gears pretty hard to test clutch but not the test you describe, I will try that. I read about axle replacement, what happens when an axle starts to go?

JvG

I'm thinking cv joints- drive shaft. But I have not experienced this problem myself. Perhaps others can confirm or deny what I'm saying.

JvG

Drive shaft can get noisy, shake and vibrate under load.

Fakie J Farkerton

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Are you leaking any gear oil from the drives side axle seal?

cdnpt

If it is it isn't enough to drip, I will check there also. I have noticed that it's real stiff shifting for a bit now that it's getting cold over night. suspect gear oil may have been done very rarely. I have read that the redline can cause some seal weeping is it that big an issue or should I try to find regular gl-4?

cdnpt

Ok, did some tight circles in reverse, both directions this morning to double check for front end noise; no noises and so far through multiple start stops the rubbing sound is dramatically decreased. wth?

Diesel_hunter

Throw out bearing or input shaft bearing