Loud noise when shifting

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san40sx
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Car: 1996 nissan 240sx

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Ok, when I shift I hear a loud noise in the rear, sounds like a beer keg rolling around in the trunk. I am assuming it is a bad bushing of some sort, just don't know which one. It doesn't do it if I shift like an old lady just when I shift a little harder than normal. Anyone ever experienced this? Any help would be appreciated.


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zer0c123
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Joined: Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:39 pm
Car: 1993 Nissan 240SX Hatch
Location: Bay Area Norcal

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I would like to hear the answer to this as well. I get this alot when I shift from 1st to 2nd. I've gotten responses in the past pointing to a bent clutch fork, failing clutch slave cylinder and maybe differential fluid needing a change.

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moso
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Car: 89 240sx ka24de 5spd
90 240sx ka24de RIP

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my rear end made noise and gave a little shimmy sometimes like it was going to brake traction. turned out to be wasted subframe bushings. i got the energy suspension master kit. best 160 i have spent in a long time.

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Wretched
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Car: 93' Hatch

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Agreed...those subframe bushings should clear up a lot of the noise


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