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Subject:Re: clunking from CV????
From:Jay lefstein
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:49:44 -0700

I have an 87 syncro full westy ( no prop shaft installed right now )
And a 84 2wd westy..
They both have the same symptoms actually.. But the syncro is worse..

Thank you,
Jay Lefstein.
Sent from my mobile device.

On Jun 4, 2010, at 10:22 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Jay,
>
> Are you referring to a 2wd or Syncro? Syncro driveshafts (the one
> that goes front to back) ping or clunk as you pull away. There are
> various remedies but it doesn't really hurt anything in my experience.
>
> Of course, if it's 2wd it can be a bunch of things. Loose torque
> converter maybe? Had one situation which turned out to be a broken
> caliper bolt. Broken throw out bearing fork?
>
> If you haven't already, it is best to specify year, model, and
> drivetrain when asking these sort of questions.
>
>
>
> BenT
>
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> On Jun 4, 2010, at 9:37 PM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> Just to be clear, it's not consistant. Just one clunk when i start of
>> in first and again when i shift to second ..
>> I am wondering now if it could be the shift rod... The bushings have
>> alot of play
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Jay Lefstein