Ade Ray Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I know if I do a search for 'clunk' I will get also sorts of posts come up so I am trying to narrow the field. Driving: 1996 ex-Scholarship 1600 x-flow with Live axle. My car is making occassional very small clunk noises when I change gear, usually when I am changing up. I have also noticed the odd clunk when I have been braking. I am not getting the noise as I go around a bend and have infact had the 1/2 shafts 'done' earlier this year by Caterham Midland. I replaced the live-axle bush just before the last sprint at Curborough and visually it seems fine. can someone please point me to a relevant thread or suggest where my problem might lie. Ade Make the world a better place, hug an estate agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Tramp bar bushes??? jj N.I. L7C AO. Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Johnty, there are no tramps near Ade's car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Check the rear gearbox to chassis rubber mount and bolts for tightness. The centre bolt is M12 x 25mm, 45lbft and the two small ones are 5/16" x 3/4", 12-15lbft. Also check the engine mounts esp if the gearbox mount has been loose. /Steve My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Hants (North) and Berkshire area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper nut Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 It sounds like something is trying to twist so as said check all the mounts You're only supposed to blow the b****y doors off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Getting good use out of that spreadsheet I see Steve! Agree, by the way, does sound like something is just able to flex. Phil Waters You mean you can drive these? I thought it was just there to polish 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I will be keeping an eye on this thread as Ade's symptoms sound suspiciously like mine. Steve - - Whats in the spreadsheet? Steve Se7en-Up! Less is more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Phil typed up all the torques and bolt sizes from the build manual to have a quick ref guide. I modified it for VX power / Dedion. /Steve My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Hants (North) and Berkshire area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Ray Posted November 1, 2002 Author Share Posted November 1, 2002 Thanks for all the info guys. Day off tomorrow so will be under car with torque wrench (if Lisa will let me!). Will report back later. Ade Make the world a better place, hug an estate agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7JFM Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 have a good look at the prop UJ's while you are underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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