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Differential play


alxns7

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Just out of curiosity, how much play do you have in your diff? Any 'clunk' when driving?

 

I don't know the technical term but here is what I mean to illustrate

 

I read it's pretty common on Supras. I have a little play, not as bad as in that video :D but it is noticeable when driving. It's a torsen 6-speed.

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Unless it's dry of oil it sounds buggered. Even if it's not dry of oil it sounds very poorly. Not sure what the diff is in, in that video. If it's American it could be normal. they can't seem to make diffs, ask any Chrysler mechanic.

 

If your six speed clonks and it has the dual mass flywheel still, suspect that might be worn, and the cause. A little play in the diff is normal, and indeed, necessary.

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Cool thanks

When I say mine clonks, it's not a metallic sound. Just a solid 'thump'. Sometimes it shakes the whole shell a bit, which just sounds a bit unusual when coming from a Clio or Yaris - but obvious considering the complete different layout.

Actually our newish Mercedes Sprinter vans at work also do the same kind of 'thump'

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