Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
11-02-2006, 08:50 PM
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Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
I think the slack in my driveshaft accounts for the clunking noise I hear when easy shifting between 1 and 2 and sometimes 2 and 3. I don't hear it when shifting at higher rpms. Is this something that all manuals have or is something allready starting to wear on my car? I don't remember hereing this when new and it seems to be getting louder.
11-02-2006, 08:53 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
I get a clunk noise also... mostly when the clutch is released too quickly. It sounds like a clunk noise in the rear end. Its always been there as far as I can remember. I was under there just last week and did a check on the universals and they were tight as new.
11-02-2006, 08:57 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
Thanks for the reply. I think maybe my LCA's made it more noticeable. If you feather the clunk more then you load the drivetrain more slowly which would take up any slack less quickly thereby eliminating any clunk noise.
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I get a clunk noise also... mostly when the clutch is released too quickly. It sounds like a clunk noise in the rear end. Its always been there as far as I can remember. I was under there just last week and did a check on the universals and they were tight as new.
I get a clunk noise also... mostly when the clutch is released too quickly. It sounds like a clunk noise in the rear end. Its always been there as far as I can remember. I was under there just last week and did a check on the universals and they were tight as new.
11-02-2006, 09:22 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
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I think the slack in my driveshaft accounts for the clunking noise I hear when easy shifting between 1 and 2 and sometimes 2 and 3. I don't hear it when shifting at higher rpms. Is this something that all manuals have or is something allready starting to wear on my car? I don't remember hereing this when new and it seems to be getting louder.
I think the slack in my driveshaft accounts for the clunking noise I hear when easy shifting between 1 and 2 and sometimes 2 and 3. I don't hear it when shifting at higher rpms. Is this something that all manuals have or is something allready starting to wear on my car? I don't remember hereing this when new and it seems to be getting louder.
11-02-2006, 09:57 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
The OEM driveshaft has three joints in it. The two CV joints towards the rear do have some play...and then there's the backlash in the ring & pinion that every car has. So yes, some driveline play is normal in these cars from the factory.
The aluminum driveshaft will greatly reduce the play.
The aluminum driveshaft will greatly reduce the play.
11-03-2006, 11:41 AM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
Aluminum driveshaft it is then, but i'll give it another year and see if anyone brings one to market around $300.
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The OEM driveshaft has three joints in it. The two CV joints towards the rear do have some play...and then there's the backlash in the ring & pinion that every car has. So yes, some driveline play is normal in these cars from the factory.
The aluminum driveshaft will greatly reduce the play.
The OEM driveshaft has three joints in it. The two CV joints towards the rear do have some play...and then there's the backlash in the ring & pinion that every car has. So yes, some driveline play is normal in these cars from the factory.
The aluminum driveshaft will greatly reduce the play.
11-03-2006, 12:21 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
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Aluminum driveshaft it is then, but i'll give it another year and see if anyone brings one to market around $300.
Aluminum driveshaft it is then, but i'll give it another year and see if anyone brings one to market around $300.
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The OEM driveshaft has three joints in it. The two CV joints towards the rear do have some play...and then there's the backlash in the ring & pinion that every car has. So yes, some driveline play is normal in these cars from the factory.
The aluminum driveshaft will greatly reduce the play.
The OEM driveshaft has three joints in it. The two CV joints towards the rear do have some play...and then there's the backlash in the ring & pinion that every car has. So yes, some driveline play is normal in these cars from the factory.
The aluminum driveshaft will greatly reduce the play.
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11-03-2006, 12:40 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
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+1, Also I hear that clunk noise for example if I am at 20mph and in 4th gear if I depress the accel and then press it lightly back i hear it loud.
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+1, Also I hear that clunk noise for example if I am at 20mph and in 4th gear if I depress the accel and then press it lightly back i hear it loud.
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I didn't even now that was possible.
11-04-2006, 08:02 PM
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RE: Is slack normal in the drivetrain?
For city driving I stay in the lowest gear possible, that way I can get the hell out of the way as quickly as possible if need be.
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much easier to do 1/2 then 4 for most city driving.
much easier to do 1/2 then 4 for most city driving.