I've been reading lots of posts on here about driveshafts - or more specifically the CV joints. Does this sound like a CV issue? I've been hearing the odd single clunk when starting to reverse, or 1st gear forward - especially alternating between the two.
Then in Exmoor on a 30% hill, when it got really steep, the same sound but much louder and continuous - clunk clunk clunk. Stopped when reducing throttle, but started again if I tried to go a little faster.
On lesser slopes, I can throttle happily in first and second without issues - it just starts when on a serious first gear only hill - especially on those steep uphill and tight hairpins.
Any advice?
(No issues otherwise - just did 200 miles home)
Clunking - on big Exmoor hills
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Clunking - on big Exmoor hills
Ade
T25 1985 DG 1.9 (early case)
T25 1985 DG 1.9 (early case)
Re: Clunking - on big Exmoor hills
Ade,
First off, check your engine and gearbox mounts - they could be shot and flexing too much - hence the clunking when on inclines and on drive take-up.
CV joints tend to make a 'clucking' sound rather like an angry hen!
(Both examples above are from my own personal experience).
Mick.
First off, check your engine and gearbox mounts - they could be shot and flexing too much - hence the clunking when on inclines and on drive take-up.
CV joints tend to make a 'clucking' sound rather like an angry hen!
(Both examples above are from my own personal experience).
Mick.
1989 LHD 1.9 DG WBX Multivan TinTop
1990 1.9 DG WBX Autosleeper Trident
1990 1.9 DG WBX Autosleeper Trident
Re: Clunking - on big Exmoor hills
1.9 1984 wbx westy pop
Hi, a thing you could also check is the lower alternator support flange, its a design weakness and can fracture and it can't be seen unless the alternator is removed!
Hi, a thing you could also check is the lower alternator support flange, its a design weakness and can fracture and it can't be seen unless the alternator is removed!