80 Series drivetrain chatter

Spacko, my first thought would be a Uni Joint in the drivetrain. Might need some grease down there bro. Either that or it's just plain rooted.

Is it constant 4wd?

mine's done that ever since I've owned it (85K's) and has now done over 220K so I don't think it's an issue other than the racket it makes

Have you had the tappets adjusted ? Clutch noise ? Throw out bearing get noisy if clutch pedal pressed in AFAIK.

I got mine at 166k and it did it and has continued to ... with no ill effects.

As I often say ... just keep driving and if something gives way you at least know where to look ... : )

Jack

We´ve got 2 of them, and 1 does that sound, (I am not actually worried about it, I can live with that) looks like it comes from the transfer case, who knows, as everybody says, just keep going.

Ulises

Gidday,I own a 1994 80 series GXL diesel that had a severe rattle from the box.The clutch had a shudder when moving from a standstill and the rattle was in first,second and third and slightly in top.I had the clutch replaced with a genuine replacement and the rattle was reduced to almost nil.
Just my bit.
Locallaw

sounds about right, try using low 4 when idling bush tracks you get more versatility out of your gearing and it wont labour

It is in the clutch damper springs/bushes. If it has never been done, the clutch that is, it will only have rubber bushes in it and they will be buggered. Replace the clutch with a genuine toyota one which still has the rubber bushes in it and springs. The noise will be great for a while but will eventually come back but not as bad. I don't recommend to use after market like I did, go straight for the genuine product. If the damper bushes are totally gone when you start it, it should make a loud bang until the clutch takes up.
Once you do the clutch put 80w/90 oil in the transfer case and then fill the gearbox with mobil fluid 424 or caltex brand textran. It will have never changed better in its life.
Best of luck.
Any further info required don't hesitate to ask.

Common...the diesel shakesbleepout of the driveline at low revs....the springs in your 250km clutch will be loose and that is the most of the noise...dont run so slow, change back....or buy an auto.
Sorry, but thats the short and curlies of it...common complaint
Andrew

Thanks everybody for your responses. I am travelling at the moment and can't get to the internet that often.

I seems to me that it is the springs in the clutch. That is what my Dad suggested once. I would probably not worry at the moment as it won't do any damage but the cluch does shudder a bit on take off so it might be time to replace it. I have an oil leak under the bell housing so I think the rear main seal is leaking too. Might be time to get some work done.

Spacko