propshaft movement

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propshaft movement; what to look for!
Topic Started: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:48 pm (94 Views)
moorbarr	Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:48 pm Post #1
Member Posts: 82 Group: Members Member #2,935 Joined: July 8, 2008	i climbed under the car today to check play at the universal joint and flexi disc, but there doesnt seem to be any there. the disc isnt worn from what i can see but there is definetly free play that shouldnt b there. any suggestions would be great. it seems to be worse also when i reverse, like a loud clunking sound. cheers



stwat	Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:55 pm Post #2
Moderator Posts: 12,369 Group: Moderator Member #28 Joined: November 11, 2005	Did you also check the front flexi and center bearing? And also the driveshafts?



moorbarr	Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:33 pm Post #3
Member Posts: 82 Group: Members Member #2,935 Joined: July 8, 2008	what should i look for in the driveshafts? the front flexi seems fine also.



Richy190E	Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:49 pm Post #4
Sales Rep Posts: 1,822 Group: Members Member #1,387 Joined: June 9, 2007	Just seen your other post. Your parking brake could be to blame. Jack up the rear and check they arent binding. They can clunk about when binding.



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