Thread: acceleration and deceleration clunking

I second that! I'm in sutho too. Craig the only place i can think of is TR Spares in Padstow, they've done some nice work on my car and were prett easy on price. I can give you contact names and numbers if you like.

But i'd like to know what i'm looking for on the propshaft to get an idea before "FAIL"

Captcav

Originally Posted by Captcav

But i'd like to know what i'm looking for on the propshaft to get an idea before "FAIL"

The front prop shafts fail because the double uni joint at the transfer case end is not serviceable (cannot be greased). That's where the shaft fails.

You need to check for any movement in these 2 universals & also for signs of wear. Wear can be indicated by any shiny spots or any rust stains coming out of the universal cups (inside the joint usually).
Grab the shaft tube section near the joints & try moving it up/down & side to side. Also use one hand on the shaft & another on the flange & see if you can feel any movement between both. If you can, you have wear in the universal joints.

Thankyou Scott. Exactly what I was after.

Captcav - yeah I know Scott down at TR Spares at Padstow, I also highly recommend them. If you need somebody closer, Peter Davis (RovingMechanical) is also excellent and he lives in Barden Ridge.

Craig

Hi Craig

I had the same symptoms as you recently in my D2 and the problem was a badly worn front diff. The LR mechanic was dumbfounded as, in his words, they're usually bullet proof. Replaced with a second hand unit and now all is good.

Cheers
Frank