Knocking and bit of judder when coming off the power.

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pictonroad
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Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:42 pm

Hi all,

Just recently, in 2nd and 3rd, when I come off the power I can hear a faint 'thunk' from the rear and the car is doing the drivetrain shuffle more than it used to.

What should I look for when I get it in the air please?

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Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:00 pm

rubber doughnut that connects prop to diff?
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Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:04 pm

Diff mounting bush. Replace with Z3M item or polybush. Not tried polybush but the easy way to fit is to remove the back plate of the diff,cut the old bush out and press in the Z3M item.I was unable to press the new bush in,but 'er indoors works for the local bus co.....do not forget the gasket for the diff,count how many bolts hold the cover on....some have 6,others have 8.
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Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:37 pm

Subframe bushes?
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Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:35 pm

Any/two/all of the above, and/or the propshaft centre bearing mount.
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