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(Message started by: dxt on Oct 15^th, 2009, 5:13pm)

Title: 'Clunk' from back end !!
Post by dxt on Oct 15^th, 2009, 5:13pm

Hi all .... my Scorp ('96 2ltr saloon) has developed a clunk from the back end when I brake and slow down. Just a fraction of a second after the point when the car stops you get the 'clunk'. It sounds like the back axle has decided to catch up with rest of the car!!!!!
Who's going to give me the bad news ?. And how much it's going to cost.
Cheers
d.x.t

Title: Re: 'Clunk' from back end !!
Post by tonyboy on Oct 15^th, 2009, 6:00pm

there was a post on here about that problem i think someone said it might be your CV joint.........

Title: Re: 'Clunk' from back end !!
Post by Snoopy on Oct 15^th, 2009, 7:11pm

Its either a CV joint or a wheel bearing. BOTH worth checking .

Title: Re: 'Clunk' from back end !!
Post by Jonnycab on Oct 16^th, 2009, 3:45am

Does it clunk just after selecting a gear as well ?.....if so, it could be a worn diff causing too much backlash....... :)

Title: Re: 'Clunk' from back end !!
Post by dxt on Oct 17^th, 2009, 10:22am

Hi Jonnycab. No its only when braking and coming to a stop.
Cheers d.x.t

Title: Re: 'Clunk' from back end !!
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Oct 17^th, 2009, 3:26pm

CV joints usually make a continuous clonk...clonk...clonk sound when worn - check by getting underneath the back of the car and trying to move the driveshaft around near the CV joint - any play should be noticeable.

Just wondering if your problem might be a worn propshaft U/J ???