Shudder in GU diesel at low revs

Submitted: Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 11:21
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I get a small shudder when I just start to take off in 1st or reverse. It's a 4.2 turbo GU, leaf sprung. Almost feels like small axle tramp and not from the clutch. Is this normal??
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 12:04

Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 12:04
At a guess no it shouldnt have any shakes.
Are you talking loaded or MT?

If in doubt go to nissan dealer n drive another of the same model

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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Kerry W (QLD) - Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 12:25

Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 12:25
Austravel -
It may be quite simple. Sounds like your Limited Slip Diff oil needs changing, and you are getting some chatter from the diff.

I use Penrites Limslip 140 in Nissans. (not the lighter 90/140)
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Reply By: Chaz - Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 20:33

Saturday, Jan 01, 2005 at 20:33
Austravel,

I would also check the rear uni joints, Does it have any lift?

Chaz
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Reply By: dano01 - Sunday, Jan 02, 2005 at 22:59

Sunday, Jan 02, 2005 at 22:59
I have had the same problem in my gu. I had water in my diff. i would check that first. If you talk to nissan they will probably tell you to buy some diff additive 250ml for about $86 dont worry about buying it. As for penrite oil sorry to the other users reply i have used penrite twice now once when i replace the oil in my diff after the water, i found when hot the oil thin too much and the shudder returned and next in my gearbox which is now in bits on my workshop floor. In just 6 months the oil was black and very very thin even when cold. I would not recommend this oil or use it again. I am now using castrol lsx90 in my diff and will be using castrol in my gearbox as well.
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Reply By: Austravel - Monday, Jan 03, 2005 at 15:17

Monday, Jan 03, 2005 at 15:17
Happens when it's unloaded and loaded. Might just take it back and get them to check.
Thanks all.
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