Giving Up On 4kq Clunk

[Huw Powell]

The unfortunate fact is that it is probably an accumulation of driveline
play - and there is a *lot* of driveline to develop play in these cars. 
just think of all the gears and CV joints on the way to the rear wheels,
allow a fraction of a degree slop in each one, and the next thing you
know, clunk, clunk, with some shifting, starting motion, even steering
sometimes.

Although it could very well be a similar accumulation of suspension part
play, like it was on my coupe.

> Sounds like one of the spring perches may not be lined up properly... i've
> had this happen...
> when does it clunk? go over bumps, is it a directional clunk?
> have the ball joints and rear tie rods been done?
> there IS a reason for it.. and it CAN be fixed...

> >
> >After spending countless hours under my 4kq, sending it to 3 mechanics,
> >replacing every suspect bushing, posting many questions to the list, etc.,
> >I am giving up on fixing my 4kq rear end clunk.  I'll spare you the
> >details of my quest to rid either of my 4kq's of their clunks.  Thanks for
> >the advice over the course of my quest.  (Please don't reply to this
> >recommending that I check the differential mounts, subframe bushings,
> >center support bearing, u-joint, CVs, muffler hangers, etc. as I have
> >checked and/or replaced them and many more parts :)

-- 
Huw Powell

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