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Captain McFunk · 02-19-2011, 03:43 PM

Hey guys,

Okay, i've got this ping that is driving me nuts. It sounds like when the exhaust is hitting the crossbrace underneath. It only does it when going over jarring bumps. I"ve re-adjusted the exhaust twice and it's no where near the cross brace now. It's clear of the heat shield on all sides and all the way from the headers to the tips. I CANNOT for the life of me find this ping. I am lowered on pfadt springs and have pfadt sway bars installed. Could there be something in the suspension that would cause a knock/ping? They have all been installed for about 3 months and never heard a peep out of them, so i dont THINK that's what it is, but i'm stumped. Anyone have any ideas?

Captain McFunk · 02-19-2011, 03:51 PM

update: if i open the passenger door and bounce on the door seal, it does the noise really loud. Is there something where if the suspension compresses it metal could hit metal?

Captain McFunk · 02-19-2011, 04:25 PM

Alright, final update, got it fixed. The endlinks weren't tight enough. Hope this helps anyone else that runs into this.

Has anyone else had this problem with the end links losening after a while?

blackknight · 02-20-2011, 12:22 AM

where did you feel/hear it when you were driving? i have a mystery clank/thud noise but its near the center of the car going over severe bumps. I can feel it with my hand on the center console.

dupton · 07-23-2011, 02:38 PM

I have the same problem. I can feel the vibration in the center console, when I hear the noise. When I'm driving it sounds like its coming from over my right shoulder. It occurs on deep depressions in the road on the descent (down) motion not the ascent (up) motion. It can happen at most speeds. Somedays, over the same road I wont hear it at all, and then the next day it will not stop. It sound like metal on metal or a loose door vibration.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-26-2011, 03:01 PM

Good to see you were able to get this fixed Captain McFunk. dupton, have you been able to check to see if Captian McFunk's solution could be helpful for you? You may also want to have your dealership check it out if you're not comfortable working with your vehicle. I hope these suggestions help you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

02-19-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 701 View My Garage	Knock/Ping coming from rear passenger side car? Hey guys, Okay, i've got this ping that is driving me nuts. It sounds like when the exhaust is hitting the crossbrace underneath. It only does it when going over jarring bumps. I"ve re-adjusted the exhaust twice and it's no where near the cross brace now. It's clear of the heat shield on all sides and all the way from the headers to the tips. I CANNOT for the life of me find this ping. I am lowered on pfadt springs and have pfadt sway bars installed. Could there be something in the suspension that would cause a knock/ping? They have all been installed for about 3 months and never heard a peep out of them, so i dont THINK that's what it is, but i'm stumped. Anyone have any ideas? __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

02-19-2011, 04:25 PM	#3
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 701 View My Garage	Alright, final update, got it fixed. The endlinks weren't tight enough. Hope this helps anyone else that runs into this. Has anyone else had this problem with the end links losening after a while? __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

02-20-2011, 12:22 AM	#4
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	where did you feel/hear it when you were driving? i have a mystery clank/thud noise but its near the center of the car going over severe bumps. I can feel it with my hand on the center console. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

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07-23-2011, 02:38 PM	#5
dupton Drives: blue Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ca Posts: 1	I have the same problem. I can feel the vibration in the center console, when I hear the noise. When I'm driving it sounds like its coming from over my right shoulder. It occurs on deep depressions in the road on the descent (down) motion not the ascent (up) motion. It can happen at most speeds. Somedays, over the same road I wont hear it at all, and then the next day it will not stop. It sound like metal on metal or a loose door vibration.

07-26-2011, 03:01 PM	#6
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Good to see you were able to get this fixed Captain McFunk. dupton, have you been able to check to see if Captian McFunk's solution could be helpful for you? You may also want to have your dealership check it out if you're not comfortable working with your vehicle. I hope these suggestions help you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service