Clunk.........

[damnfinechim]

Helloooo

Not always but every now and then I get a clunk (dragging) sound (feeling) from what I gather is the diff or driveshaft when taking off in 1st. It is very noticeable when taking off nice and leisurely then disappears one I change to second (well, I cant really seem to hear/feel it anyway)

Ive read other threads that suggest it could be bell housing bolts loose or missing.?? :confused:

Haven't had a look yet but wanted to get a bit more of an idea what to look out for when I have her off the ground.

Thanks

Kempy

[stringbag]

Check the rear anti roll bar - they have a habit of coming away from the mounts (breaking them) - easy to see if you lie down and look at the car from the rear.
Could also be a bit of play in your diff mounts - would cause the diff to twist under load and clunk on the frame. That is best tested on a ramp with a bar.

[damnfinechim]

Would this also cause a slight rubbing on one of the rear wheel - wheel arch? Im guessing that is a seperate issue with suspension....

When you say 'best tesed on ramps with a bar'... what would this entail? Sorry if im missing something obvious. ha

[stringbag]

Sorry
On a ramp - ie with the car at a garage at head height, because otherwise it is very difficult to check the bushes.
To check the play in the bushes, you need a crowbar - wedge it inbetween the bits the bush connects and see how much play there is. There should not be much at all.
I am sure there is a correct mechanic's name for the tool, but it it looks like a crowbar!

You might be able to see if the bush has shrunk/fallen out/mounting snapped whilst looking at the anti roll bar, but you'll have to get on your back and right under the car.

With regard to your wheel rubbing, don't know, possibly.

[damnfinechim]

Thanks Carl,

I should have it up on a hoist to get some welding done on Sat so will see if i can cop a squizz while its up there.

Cheers for the explaination though, Mucho appreciado muchacho

Corey

Nice Griff by the way. Took one for a spin at Bruntingthorpe last weekend..... Damn... Lovely!

>> Edited by damnfinechim on Wednesday 24th August 14:41

[tvrbob]

Clunk and rumbling at very low speed.

Sounds like my car three months ago. The LSD had seized and there was excessive backlash on the crown wheel. I ended up buying a second hand dif from Bell Hill.