Clunk in the rear when I shift...
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Clunk in the rear when I shift...
...what can it be? Diff mount? Transmission mount? I know my front diff mount is not as tight as it should be; I didn't torque the two bolts (you know, THOSE two bolts) because it was bloody impossible to stick a torque wrench in there.
So what could be the problem? Thanks for helping out!
So what could be the problem? Thanks for helping out!
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I am pretty sure it's not a broken diff mount. It might be worn out, but it's definitely not broken the last time I checked (2 weeks ago).
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A bad U-joint will usually resonate in the driveshaft and give a "tink" sound as you start out.
A "clunk" of "thump" is usually something shifting position in the suspension.
With a clunk - thunk here
and a tink - clank there
Old McDonald had a 7, E I E I O..
A "clunk" of "thump" is usually something shifting position in the suspension.
With a clunk - thunk here
and a tink - clank there
Old McDonald had a 7, E I E I O..
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What about clunking in the rear while in gear and moving? I noticed this on my friend's GXL but it needed a new tranny. Is the rear end shot too or could it be just the tranny jerking?
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Originally posted by silverrotor
Where do you get upgraded Diff Mounts? Do they make any or Is It the bushings themselves that are available through aftermarket?
Where do you get upgraded Diff Mounts? Do they make any or Is It the bushings themselves that are available through aftermarket?
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g8.htm
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In my experience that would be a broken rear subframe. especially common on modded higher HP cars. Solution depends on how it broke, eithe a new subframe. or repair the old one. For any car that will be making substantial power, you should go through the subframe, and gusset all the weak points. While you have it out replace all the bushings with competition pieces. Hope this helps, Carl Byck
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Originally posted by jgrts20
sounds like ur rear is gone!! need replacement!!
u can goto ur local junkyard and get a rearend for cheap!!
sounds like ur rear is gone!! need replacement!!
u can goto ur local junkyard and get a rearend for cheap!!
BTW does anyone know what that counter weight on the front diff mount is for? Vibration reduction perhaps?
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Wow... Almost a 9 year revival. And for an FD in the FC technical section.
You're experiencing some sort of differential clunking. I don't have any experience with the FD's. Perhaps there's a pinion snubber thread in the FD technical section...?
You're experiencing some sort of differential clunking. I don't have any experience with the FD's. Perhaps there's a pinion snubber thread in the FD technical section...?