20v driveline slop

[glenahan@notes.cc.bellcore.com]

Regrettably, I've become somewaht expert on these matters over 2 cars
and about 300k miles.

I agree with Phil, but wish to extend the inquiry.

One common failure are the rubber mounts that hold the rear differential.
As Dan noted, the center mount goes less often - but mine DID (on a 4000q).

Another source of clunking is common (according to some) or unheard of
(according to others).  The rubber bushings that isolate the front and rear
sub-frames
from the body deteriorate, allowing the subframe to "rock" under torque
(like
starting out).  This causes a substantial "clunk" that I find
indistinguishable from
the diff mount kind, **AND** it causes the driveline to "run out"
substantially.
Bad thing, that.

I'm about to have every last rubber bugger replaced in my subframe and
control arm
mountings - need it or not.  Harumph.

And a Merry Holiday Season to all.

Grant