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    Odd running gear noise

    Maybe some closure to this topic: I went under the vehicle to look at the tranny mount - it was OK. Took the car out for a 30 mile trip and after the fluid transfer above, it drove much better and did not repeat the symptom. I wish all odd noises went away that easily.
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    Odd running gear noise

    Excellent suggestion on that tranny mount - easy enough to have a look tomorrow!
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    Odd running gear noise

    Locked converter? Interesting idea - I could find no suggestion of when this would occur, in my manual, but it's not very elaborate. Yesterday I did follow said manual's suggestion and change the transfer case's fluid. This should be done regularly, unlike the differentials. The fluid, same as...
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    Odd running gear noise

    If it were OD, wouldn't there be a change in rpm?
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    Odd running gear noise

    Yes, a distinct knock. No extra vibration accompanies this. And it's just one knock. Just happens sometimes.
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    Odd running gear noise

    Newbie to forum here. I just acquired an '01 which is full-time AWD [also has 4WD Hi or Lo selectable]. About 150K miles, old receipt shows tranny rebuilt at 125K. Drives well, except now and then just moving along at 35-45 mph steady a sort of noticeable rap in the drive train, but no effect...
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