Red Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Help!!!!! hi guys, I was driving along last night and had to pull out of a junction quickly, so i floored it. The back end came round in line with the car (as it does!) and as this happened there was a lound mechanical clunk/banging noise that came from the rear twice. It was not an engine or exhaust sound, but definately something mechanical. I pulled over and inspected the car and saw nothing obvious so continued. Every now and then the noise happened again (this is quite a violent noise and the whole car shakes ) on further inspection (driving around the car park); the noise happens even at VERY low speeds when cornering It can drive along at medium/low speeds (40mph) in a straight line without any obvious problems (I havent ventured any faster) I'm going to try and get it up on the ramps later, but I would really appreciate any suggestions from you guys for things you think i should look for Thanks in advance, Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Could be a broken suspension coil Diff swinging about. May need new mounts. Loose shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 sounds like diff problems? but you need to jack the car so the wheels can rotate freely and check if there is movement in the diff by slowly turning one of the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 cheers guys, just about to get it put on the ramp now. Am I right in thinking that my 95 sz won't have LSD????? I let you know what I find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 okay, it looks like the diff is gone. sometimes the wheels will turn independently, and then something will catch and they will turn together for a bit, then if you hold one of the wheels, and turn the other, with a bit of force it will 'release' and then just turn easily by itself. so what do you guys think?? how much is a new/ second hand diff?? and can you get them repaired???? any help much appreciated!!! Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 there should be a axle code on the chassis plate which relates to which diff is fitted to your car as there are a few with different ratio's. if you can post that number i'll have a look as i do have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 cheers fella, I'll have a look and post it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I have a spare standard auto diff if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 hi, I finally managedto get a look under the bonnet today. the vin says; trans/axle - W8 AO1A can anybody decode that for me please??? it should be a manual non turbo! Many thanks, Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 can anyone help me with this one?!?!?!? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese, pretty pretty pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 hi, I finally managedto get a look under the bonnet today. the vin says; trans/axle - W8 AO1A can anybody decode that for me please??? it should be a manual non turbo! Many thanks, Red W58 - 5 speed box Ring Gear Size A A (138mm), B (145mm) Differential Ratio 01 01 (4.083:1), 02 (3.769:1), 03 (3.267:1) Differential Type A A (Std diff), B (Torsen LSD) Hope thats some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 thanks a lot si, thats really helpful abs, is this the same as the one you have?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 thanks a lot si, thats really helpful abs, is this the same as the one you have?????? Yeah Baby! I've been of some use to someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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