Well the title sounds sick but unrelated to by problem I am experiencing some play in my ring and pinion. I can turn my drive shaft a bit more than a 1/4 of an inch before movement of my wheels. I was told by an old mechanic that that just comes with wear and tear of an automobile. Any suggestions other than having to replace ring and pinion gears?

 

your car doesnt have a problem.. that amount of freeplay is normal

 

Well it's not exactly a problem, but it it annoying every time i engage my clutch to get a slight clunk from the back.

 

I don't know how much is normal, but my '85 has lots "o" slop. Poor maintenance doesn't help. I know the diff. lube was like mud when I first changed it.

I try to minimize the noticability of it by smooth throttle/clutch synchronization when starting, or while shifting. Even my RX8 has some slop.