intermittent <span class="highlight">clunk</span>
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 14:08
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Robnicko
Hi,
I am trying to find the source of an intermittent
clunk in my
80 series. It seems to be from the driveline rear and happens occasionally when slowing down and turning right. I have kept the grease up to all uni's and slip joints and have new oil in both diffs and transfer case. I am starting to think it could be the 'floating' rear discs or brake pads. All uni's have been replaced last year and are still in good nic. It's an auto if that is of any help.
Thanks
Rob
PS> I am expecting a reply of 'wait till it breaks then you will know what it was'.
Reply By: Wizard1 - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 14:43
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 14:43
Could be your CV joints if it is happening when turning.
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Follow Up By: Robnicko - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 15:35
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 15:35
Wizard1,
It's not the CV's as I have checked them and they are fine as
well. It seems to be coming from the back of the vehicle.
Rob
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Reply By: deserter - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 14:58
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 14:58
I wonder if its related to the thump saga that the Prado's have. See here
http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=106
I've had the tail shaft replaced already on my 07 D4D.
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Follow Up By: Member - Tom V (WA) - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 19:42
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 19:42
Deserter,
yep my 07 D4D, does the same. seems toyota know about it. I will get round to getting them have alook @ it. they advise will not effect performance. ??
my business partner's new 200
series D4D does the same.
cheers Tom
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Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 13:53
Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 13:53
Common problem in the 95
series too. My'n does it every now and then but have been told to keep the grease up to it. Apparantly the splines bind together and doesnt slip back and
forth like they should. Toyota supposidly trialing a new type to rectify the problem in the 120
series. Doesnt affect anything just annoying. Regards Steve M
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Reply By: disco driver - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 15:06
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 15:06
If it's coming from the rear when turning;
1. Is there anything loose in the back of the vehicle, jack, tyrelevers toolbox etc. I know it is obvious but!
2.
Check the rear
suspension bushes particularly those that locate the rear axle assembly. Wear there can cause all sorts of noises.
3.
Check for axle freeplay as it could be rear hub bearings on the way out.
Hope this helps.
Disco.
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Follow Up By: Robnicko - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 15:40
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 15:40
Disco,
Nothing loose in the back.
I have re greased the rear wheel bearings and adjusted to spec.
Could be the rear bushes as you mentioned. Similar noise to when you tap the disc with a hammer.more of a ting rather than a
clunk...bit hard to describe.
It did it last night when slowing to a right hand turn under brakes, upon releasing brakes and just before accelerating round the roundabout a ting noise is heard...but then it may not do it for weeks....got me stuffed at the moment. I will get it on a hoist and
check those susp bushes.
Thanks again
Rob
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Follow Up By: Member - David P (VIC) - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 16:57
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 16:57
can you initiate the
clunk by manually changing down, that is, eliminating the auto change down?....just a thought
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Reply By: howesy - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 17:12
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 17:12
Does an
80 series have leafs? Often these type of clunks can be spring movt. on the bush. just another possibility to
check.
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Reply By: raazor - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 17:16
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 17:16
Hi robnicko, strange things does an
80 series,the drive train is always making some sort of noise in
mine nothing major. The tink noise could be rear axle hub collets/studs I've broken a few over the years mainly carrying a lot of weight for work.
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Reply By: blue one - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 18:05
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008 at 18:05
Rob,
This happened to a mate of
mine. He thought it was a CV though it turned out it was a bump stop for the exhaust had fallen off and the exhaust was knocking when turning. About $40 to replace.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - len W SWANSEA (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 06:30
Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 06:30
hi Robniko my
80 had a
clunk sound coming from the back i spent a while looking for it then a friend come over and found the front shock top rubber was missing passenger side quick fix hope yours is the same
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