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Marky Boy



Member Since: 25 Oct 2013
Location: Maidenhead
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Rear End "Clonk"
Hi All,
I am trying to track down a rear end clunk that happens when my TD5 110 CSW is up to temperature i.e its been driven 5 miles. The noise manifests itself when taking up drive.
This is not a new clonk but its getting annoying and its time I sorted it. Things that I have done / looked at are:
New Rear A frame ball joint about 1000 miles ago
Prop shafts checked by Ashcrofts installers and given the OK

My attention is now turning to the rear diff / axle, I will check the oil levels this weekend but is there anything else that can be easily checked ?

Any help appreciated.
Post #315010 10th Mar 2014 5:15pm
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Diablo



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Basingstoke
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1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Keswick Green
See how much play there is on the diff pinion - grab the prop and see what moves!

Could also be any of the other rear bushes - trailing arms for example.
Post #315017 10th Mar 2014 6:25pm
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Mjibex



Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: Reading
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Loire Blue
My bet is play on diff pinion splines. Take off and put back on with loctite was the technical repair!

If not rear drive flanges worn!
Post #315019 10th Mar 2014 6:32pm
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Marky Boy



Member Since: 25 Oct 2013
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Thanks very much. I have just checked the Haynes manual and it shows the rear drive flange and half shaft as one piece, can you confirm this is complete tosh ?

Apologies for the newbie question.....
Post #315094 10th Mar 2014 9:23pm
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derbywill



Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Earlier ones where one piece but the later ones have separate drive flange.
Regards
Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88” 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop
Post #315111 10th Mar 2014 9:54pm
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theorangebandit



Member Since: 03 Jun 2013
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I have a clonk that is rather helpful as when I get a clonk I know that I forgot to grease the prop. Id say start at the props first as its a damn sight easier to attend to and potentially the cause
Post #315194 11th Mar 2014 9:05am
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Marky Boy



Member Since: 25 Oct 2013
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Thankfully Saturday looks nice, I think I'll be I under the Defender then. Thanks for the replies, glad the Haynes manual is right Thumbs Up
Post #315316 11th Mar 2014 9:11pm
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