New guy from Melbourne

[jonhughes]

Thanks for all the "welcomes to the site", I appreciate it. As I said, I have a C5, and it is definitely not a squeak or rattle. I hear it usually when I first pull out, in first or second gear, and going straight. It sounds like two metal rods clacking against each other, or like a metal rod bouncing off the concrete. Pushing in the clutch doesn't effect it. I have jacked up the car front and back and can't find anything loose. I have checked the sway bar in back and it was tight. I have searched on the corvette forum and haven't found any description that sounds like it. I sent an email on it to the Vette Doctor in Melbourne ( I have no experience with them or any other mechanic...I do my own maintenance). Again, thanks for any advice. BTW, should I be posting this somewhere else on this site besides the welcome area?

[SteveK]

First of all, to the forum.

Try Bob at "The Vette Doctor". He is located on Wickahm Road just north of Ellis Rod. He is a Corvette Master Mechanic and does great work.

Here is the link:
http://www.thevettedoctorinc.com/

[Rich427]

[naples]

I read recently about someone who had a similar noise and it was something about the torque tube. That is all I can recall. Good luck.

[spiceman]

I'd be checking that torque tube as well.
Just had a 2003 Z06 that the torque tube was missing some hardware (bolts)
and was a bit of a job to fix but got it done.
Surely the vette doctor will know if it's the tube in a jiffy. (you must have wheel hop for sure)
Spiceman

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[Danlando]

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[crhode01]

Vette Doctor, Wickham Rd, Melbourne.. Phone: 728-7813.. I heard he was very good..

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