1984porsche944

My 944 was running fine all day, and I had been driving for about the last half hour with no problems.

I back up out of my friend's drive way and put the car into first gear to drive off down the road, however when I gave it some gas and released the clutch, I heard an awful grinding noise from behind me. The car shook back and forth violently and didn't go anywhere... so i was forced to call a tow truck.

I couldn't get the car to move in first gear or reverse. The engine runs fine and I can put the car into gear, but when I try to move the grinding noise reappears and the whole car shakes....

I've only had the car for a few months now and this the only thing thats happened since i have owned it.

I would appreciate any ideas on what is going on here and how much a repair could potentially cost.

Tom.

xsboost90

first, check the axels- if one is broken that would do it. IF the trans is bad i have a nice 84 n/a trans laying here that i can't seem to get rid of.

F40LM

I agree it sounds more like the axles than the tranny. And no worries, if xsboost90 does not have axles from the '84 I have a set from a '84 in my shop. I am sure you will get back on the road one way or another.

Just start with the basics and post what you find.

michael

1984porsche944

Ok thanks guys, its in the shop right now and i have to wait until monday before they start working on it. Ill update when i know more