Ok clunk noise

[S60hsv]

6.0 vxr o5 so when the car has been sitting and I take off in reverse or 1st gear the car just before it moves makes a clunk noise not sure where it comes from it is just before car moves and seem to only do it when car is standing still

[simonrice]

Diff?

[GAL001]

Sticky caliper?
Handbrake?

[IXLR8]

The Monaro does have a very clunky diff
When did you have the diff oil changed last?? And was a friction modifier also put into it to reduce clunky noise??

[Vret]

Sounds like Diff. Had same prob. when I had my VXR monaro changed diff oil every service and added diff modifier as well, sorted !

[S60hsv]

Thanks if it was diff would it not do it every gear is it something I should worry about if not launching car

[Behold81]

I only heard it at low speeds when my oil was old. Go to a Carpark and tight turn does it clunk lots in the same way?

[Behold81]

I only heard it at low speeds when my oil was old. Go to a Carpark and tight turn does it clunk lots in the same way?

[throwyourbike]

Yeah, sounds like the diff.

My Ro used to do it quite regularly after a long motorway run. I changed the oil and now it only does it every now and again.

If it only clunks when the oil is warm then I think it's pretty normal and an oil change should help massively but if it does it when cold then you might have a bigger problem..... that is if it is indeed the diff.

[Black VXR]

Try to work out where the noise is coming from, the noise you describe could be coming from a worn bush at the front of the car as a bit of slack is taken up as you pull away.

Are you near Monkfish or another Monaro expert? They will quickly diagnose the problem

[S60hsv]

Black VXR said:

Try to work out where the noise is coming from, the noise you describe could be coming from a worn bush at the front of the car as a bit of slack is taken up as you pull away.

Are you near Monkfish or another Monaro expert? They will quickly diagnose the problem

Yeah this sound like it might be more like it as it seems to be more if I have been driveing forward it doesn't do it until I stop and go into reverse and then when I have been goin revesrse and go forward it happens

[GruFFnuTT]

If it is a 'diff clunk', you will feel it through the car too, as well as hearing it. Mine would do it at low speeds (1st gear sat in traffic) crawling along. Think it's pretty normal...?

[EmmaJ]

GruFFnuTT said:

If it is a 'diff clunk', you will feel it through the car too, as well as hearing it. Mine would do it at low speeds (1st gear sat in traffic) crawling along. Think it's pretty normal...?

+1

Also my dash lights up with low traction and there is a distinct cluck and you can feel the back end shift, only happens in 1st when setting off slowly though. Just another Monaro foible

[GruFFnuTT]

EmmaJ said:

GruFFnuTT said:

If it is a 'diff clunk', you will feel it through the car too, as well as hearing it. Mine would do it at low speeds (1st gear sat in traffic) crawling along. Think it's pretty normal...?

+1

Also my dash lights up with low traction and there is a distinct cluck and you can feel the back end shift, only happens in 1st when setting off slowly though. Just another Monaro foible

I had that flash up too...

[007 VXR]

GruFFnuTT said:

EmmaJ said:

GruFFnuTT said:

If it is a 'diff clunk', you will feel it through the car too, as well as hearing it. Mine would do it at low speeds (1st gear sat in traffic) crawling along. Think it's pretty normal...?

+1

Also my dash lights up with low traction and there is a distinct cluck and you can feel the back end shift, only happens in 1st when setting off slowly though. Just another Monaro foible

I had that flash up too...

Same here
Normal.

[Behold81]

EmmaJ said:

+1

Also my dash lights up with low traction and there is a distinct cluck and you can feel the back end shift, only happens in 1st when setting off slowly though. Just another Monaro foible

I hate the diff! Worst part of the car. Still waiting for wavetrac info. Or to magically find a kaaz.

[EmmaJ]

Behold81 said:

EmmaJ said:

+1

Also my dash lights up with low traction and there is a distinct cluck and you can feel the back end shift, only happens in 1st when setting off slowly though. Just another Monaro foible

I hate the diff! Worst part of the car. Still waiting for wavetrac info. Or to magically find a kaaz.

There are times where I take it somewhere quiet and give it a damn good trashing

[Xpuffin]

It's usually worse after a run if the oils ronnied, it can sound and feel like the rear of the cars about to be ripped off. The sound can also travel up the drivetrain and make you think its clutch or suspension related too.

[SturdyHSV]

007 VXR said:

GruFFnuTT said:

EmmaJ said:

GruFFnuTT said:

If it is a 'diff clunk', you will feel it through the car too, as well as hearing it. Mine would do it at low speeds (1st gear sat in traffic) crawling along. Think it's pretty normal...?

+1

Also my dash lights up with low traction and there is a distinct cluck and you can feel the back end shift, only happens in 1st when setting off slowly though. Just another Monaro foible

I had that flash up too...

Same here
Normal.

Same here, haven't had it since having the TruTrac I don't think

[MyM8V8]

Behold81 said:

I hate the diff! Worst part of the car. Still waiting for wavetrac info. Or to magically find a kaaz.

The tru trac is a cheaper option and fixes the clunk.