Put car into drive and the rear squats down and clunks... WT???

[csmc1013]

Went to test drive a car today and thats what it did. Obviously something is worn, but, exactly what is it and when it gets to that point where it clunks real good to, how far shot?

[sunbrn]

Bad torque converter?

[bmx325i]

Maybe guibo and drive shaft bearing

[medic1dl]

If it squats that would mean the suspension is shot.

[csmc1013]

Bad torque converter?

Naaaa, thats definitely not it.


This thing squats like a dog ready to take a dump on the neighbors lawn! I know it is suspension, but, is it just, like, one rubber mount or a good sign everything under there is shot?

[brian325ic]

Could the ebrake be stuck on or over tight? I know if I pull my ebrake on and give it a little gas I can sink the rear about 2 inches...

[roadracer127]

There is a bushing on the front of the rear end just like the one on the arm. Give it a check and see if its worn down or gone like mine was.

[Oxide36]

My 328 has been doing this for a year (since I bought it), thought it was semi-normal. Let me know if you find what is causing it, please.

As a side-note, I know my drive shaft support bearing is shot as it squeaks like a B, so maybe that is it.

[csmc1013]

Well, I decided not to buy the car. At 4k, that thing is sadly beat to heck and back.


Thanks all.