[RatedEM]

so I was driving my car and something sounded like it popped off, the car wouldn't drive and every gear I would throw it in sounded like it would grind. I found a ball joint covered in oil, I have no idea what it is. I'll upload pics when I get the chance.

[TrAcK TRaP]

I am wondering what it is. Pic?

[RatedEM]

this is one of the pieces I found on the road, another one was a ball covered in oil. I was thinking maybe the drive shaft? I pushed the car in neutral and it sounds like the noise is coming from the left rear tire

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by RatedEM

this is one of the pieces I found on the road, another one was a ball covered in oil. I was thinking maybe the drive shaft? I pushed the car in neutral and it sounds like the noise is coming from the left rear tire

Just did my own research, looks like it could also be the CV broke off, the balls the fell out of my car at the time looked like the ones that are in the CV. Not to mention if I throw it in drive reverse or park the horrid noise it makes

[Jklad]

Now there's something you don't see every day...

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by Jklad

Now there's something you don't see every day...

lol I've owned this car for 2 months and it's already the biggest headache ever. Only 40,000 miles too...

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Wow! Good luck with your repairs!

Chris

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

Wow! Good luck with your repairs!

Chris

Thanks Chris say a prayer for me... hopefully I won't need a new diff

[Grand_hustle17]

Damn. This one is different. Talk about nightmare

[TrollToll]

Maybe he has his mechanic do EVERYTHING on his car, too. Then it wouldn't be a nightmare.

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by Yournamehere90

Maybe he has his mechanic do EVERYTHING on his car, too. Then it wouldn't be a nightmare.

I do most of the work myself, but being a full time premed student, it's hard to find the time to get shit done. Esp when you can't find the source of the problem... lol. This ones for the big boys to handle.

[NYC_SGM_E90]

rear part of the driveshaft right by the diff breaks a lot and it has balls in there.

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by NYC_SGM_E90

rear part of the driveshaft right by the diff breaks a lot and it has balls in there.

would it sound like the gears are grinding if I put it into drive or reverse? Also the car won't move in those gears. it sounds like metal clunking while I was pushing the car.

[TrollToll]

Originally Posted by RatedEM

would it sound like the gears are grinding if I put it into drive or reverse? Also the car won't move in those gears. it sounds like metal clunking while I was pushing the car.

Both axles and the driveshaft use a CV joint. The following link will hopefully explain things to you.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constant-velocity_joint

[DonDre]

It looks like a piece off the end of the driveshaft to the differental. Is the piece rounded?

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by DonDre

It looks like a piece off the end of the driveshaft to the differental. Is the piece rounded?

Piece is rounded and very sharp on the end, looks like it bites into another piece.

[TrollToll]

Just a question:
If you have no intentions of fixing the car yourself, and it's already been narrowed down to an axle or driveshaft, then what is the point in continued bumping this thread with uninformed guesses?

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by Yournamehere90

Just a question:
If you have no intentions of fixing the car yourself, and it's already been narrowed down to an axle or driveshaft, then what is the point in continued bumping this thread with uninformed guesses?

I understand where you're coming from, just wanted to do some research with your guys help so I can see what the damages are gonna look like. $$$$$ ?

[924er]

I have never heard of such thing happening. Your drivetrain has definitely been messed with and not put together right by the previous owner. Sorry man

[TrollToll]

Originally Posted by 924er

I have never heard of such thing happening. Your drivetrain has definitely been messed with and not put together right by the previous owner. Sorry man

Wtf. You've never heard of an axle or driveshaft breaking? Do you follow the forums?

[924er]

Originally Posted by Yournamehere90

Wtf. You've never heard of an axle or driveshaft breaking? Do you follow the forums?

Breaking yes but just falling from out of the blue on a newer age car, no

[RatedEM]

Originally Posted by 924er

Breaking yes but just falling from out of the blue on a newer age car, no

Not even sure what happened, i was driving casually and it showed my tires lost traction, my revs went to redline and all those things were found on the road.