I'll assume we're talking about a B here... Not likely a diff problem.
Sounds like some part of the suspension shifting. Check all bushes and bolts
on the rear end suspension. A clunk on one side as you describe is most
likely a loose shock arm or u bolt. Check that the pads are still in one
piece below and above the leaf spring and that the ubolts are tight. Check
that the front leaf spring bush is still in tact and that the bolt is tight.
Same for the rear leaf shackle. Check all of the shock links and that the
shock its self is bolted down firmly. Any other noise or symptoms when
driving?
Chris Reichle
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From: mgs-owner
To: mgs
Subject: Rear End Problems
Date: Tuesday,February 18,1997 10:34AM
To All:
Here is another problem that may be coming up
as I think the car is acting strangly.
#1 When in reverse, there is a noticable clunk
on the left side, just one time when first moving
the car. No other time after the car is moving.
I have the parts needed to do the thrust washers
and thrust pinion, but I am not sure that this is
the problem. I have checked the rear shock to make
sure that it is toped up with fluid and made sure the
wheel is able to move freely. To some replacing these
parts maybe easy, but I am not looking forward to it
because of the time involved, especially since I would
like to drive the car.
So is there somethingelse to look for????
#2 Also when the car is moving there is a noticeable
amount of drag when moving backwards and the drag
appears to be in the right side rear. I have checked
the brakes on both sides and they both appear to be
okay. The wheels when they are jacked up off the ground
move freely.
Any ideas or help appreciated.
Thanks
Tom Wagner
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