That V8 tho...

[DCIV]

If I would have saw that I would have had to be like “is it small?”


Coop

[Chris GTO TT]

The guy caught me on his way out of the store. Gave me a funny look.

Typical Hummer owner

[ChargerX3]

Even Hummer guys dont get along.

[Jeff V.]

Lately I've been hearing this subtle weird noise from the drivetrain. I'm at a total loss on what it might be. It sort of sounds like a playing card in bicycle spokes. It's only when I'm coasting from ~35 mph on down to a stop. I can put the trans in neutral and still hear it. It goes away under acceleration. Both diffs have the right fluid level, and I drained and refilled the transfer case. It makes me wonder if one of the diffs or the transfer case has a gear issue. But I just can't pin it down.

The only other things I can think of trying is running it on jackstands, or sticking a GoPro under it in various places.

What do you guys think?

[aaronatstate]

I had a noise that was like that, and then turned into a vibration in my Stealth. Turned out to be bad U-Joints on the driveshaft. Would only do it when the driveshaft wasn't loaded.

[Jeff V.]

Hmm. I haven't noticed any unusual play in the driveshaft, but I'll check it again.

One of the front CV joints had a pinhole and lost some grease. I was wondering if it might be that. I really don't want to replace it because they're expensive and specific to 08-10 H3 V8.

I really don't want to put any more money into this thing. I want to pay off my Corvette, then sell this and get something I actually like.

[Chris GTO TT]

What about just rebooting it? Or since it’s clicking you think its already gone? Are the hubs always engaged?

[Duck Vader]

My guess is ujoint. Coasting you take pressure off the drivetrain from the engine/tranny to the rear. Under acceleration you add pressure. Less pressure = more likely for something to be loose. Notice any vibrations other than the sound?

[Jeff V.]

I'd do a new boot, but the boot kit for these things is like $60 per side. That's assuming nothing else is wrong internally. I just tried to seal it up for now.

I don't notice any other vibrations. It still drives fairly well for what it is.

[DCIV]

The diffs usually whine, not what you describe, from reading online.


Coop

[Jeff V.]

RockAuto has Dana U joints for $15-20. Maybe I'll do that once the weather gets nice enough that I can drive the Corvette. It's getting close.

[ChargerX3]

I thought the Monti was starting to get a bad wheel bearing. Turns out my alignment was off and i was abnormally wearing the tire on the outside. Something as easy as your tires wear pattern would cause vibrations that appear in your drivetrain.

[Jeff V.]

It probably wouldn't hurt to take it in for an alignment. We've got the lifetime deal with Firestone. I know we tweaked it during one of the off road trips. The steering wheel is slightly off center now.

[ChargerX3]

Saw this girl and thought of you. Cant recall the last time i saw a truck version and yet this clean.

[Duck Vader]

I forgot they even made those

[Jeff V.]

I kind of thought about selling ours and buying an H3T. But if I'm going to do it, I'd rather just get a shorty Silverado.

[ChargerX3]

I think an H3t would be a fair compromise

[Jeff V.]

This guy has a really nice H3T. 6.2L, Rancho 4" lift, quite a few other rare and custom parts.



https://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/ ... ild.14606/


H3Ts hold their value. Especially V8s. If you can find a V8 with the off road package like our H3 has....$$$$.

This one has all the goodies. I actually think it's under priced.

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/91026911

[aaronatstate]

That’s a nice looking truck!

[tabasco122]

Thats right near jason lol. probably like 3 hours from me...