Rear end clunking

[IanJ]

Hi,
I am having some clunking issues with my treuno coupe. It's a bit strange and doesn't happen all the time. I've replaced all the rear bushes which sorted some of the noises. I've drained and replaced the oil, which stopped the whine (no real crap in the oil either)

When i brake using the gears (mainly down to 2nd gear) i get a clunking. Not just one clunk it, is constant until it slows right down. I've checked all the prop bolts and they seem fine. Anyone know how to check the play in the diff?


Or recommend a good garage in Perth who can fix this once and for all.

Thanks,
Ian

[DRFT - 86]

My 86 makes similar noises... not sure what it is either.. .. ..

[v-tec]

I had what sounded like a similar noise. Turned out my axle bolts had come a bit loose, still has noises but i think they are of the new trailing arms i have in.

Check those bolts, trailing arms, maybe even check the bolts holding you diff centre in are all tight if its that concerning.

[selk]

lsd ? & what brand/grade of oil did u use ?

[IanJ]

I filled it up with ten tenths (can't remember the grade but it's the one a few folks recommended on here)

It has a factory LSD which seems to be working fine.

[Course_Out]

MIne was clunking on lift off, jack the car up and see how much freeplay you have on the axles. Just grab the axle and see how far u can twist it back and forth independant of the other axle, if you know what I mean.

A little movement is find but if you can do liek half a turn its probably missing some teeth or something internally.

[juzzo84]

check that your tailshaft is tight and that there is no freeplay in the uni joints on the tailshaft

[DRFT - 86]

Thats what I suspect is doing it on mine...

[driftke70]

check you hand brake cable is on its proper course, it if rubs up against a trailing arm or something it can make those noises and make your brakes lumpy.

Also if you exhaust goes over your diff have a look at that, ive had some issues with mine,

let me just say i got the midas touch, now my rolla is filing for sexual assault.

[IanJ]

Thanks for the hints guys. Never had a chance to check it out yesterday. Will be under her today for another look (I bought mine flowers and chocolates before interfering with her ). Might put it up on axle stands and get someone to 'drive' it while i take a look under.