On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:53:05 +0000, Brad <no.email@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
>Jeff wrote:
>> Brad wrote:
>>> Hello again everyone!
>>>
>>> My 96 cougar was in a slow speed T-bone accident; hit on the passenger
>>> side behind the door and just in front of the rear wheel. The impact
>>> pushed the back of my car about a foot to the left. Since the accident
>>> I have noticed a squeak coming from somewhere in the drive train. I
>>> put the car up on jackstands and turned the rear wheels and driveshaft
>>> by hand. The driveshaft turns a lot easier in the forward direction
>>> than in reverse, and I hear a fairly quiet almost continuous squeak
>>> coming from the tranny (4R70W) when the driveshaft is turned in either
>>> direction. The squeak reminds me of a noisy drive belt, only a good
>>> bit quieter. The car has not been road driven since the accident, only
>>> moved from the side of the driveway into the garage.
>>>
>>> If anyone has any insight if this is normal, or the tranny is FUBAR,
>>> or anything else, please let me know.
>>>
>>> Many thanks in advance!!
>>>
>>> Brad
>>
>> I think you need to take the car to a body shop which has experience in
>> this sort of thing. If the rear of the car was moved as much as you say
>> it has been, then you really need to have the integrity of the car
>> checked by professionals.
>>
>> jeff
>
>I would love to have it checked out. The insurance company wants to
>total out the car due to its high mileage and prior damage. If the car
>is drivable I will take it in to have it checked. If the car is "bent"
>or the tranny is too expensive to repair than I'll give up the car.
If you took a hit hard enough to damage the tranny, you
should write it off anyway. You should be able to buy a
complete car in good condition with the money. Use your
head and not your heart to make the decision. It will never
give you a hug or make love with you!!
Lugnut
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