Hey Chris,
You might try the web address below.
John Twist has an article discussing Eliminating Rear End Clunk
http://www.universitymotorsltd.com/techindx.htm
Good luck
Rick Hopton
1980 MGB
1968 Midget
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>Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:08:52 -0500
>From: "Barnhart, Christopher" <BarnhartC@ioc.army.mil>
>Subject: Driveline clunk
>
>Hi all,
>
>I been trying to find a source of the instantaneous "clunk" that I get
>whenever I apply or release the accelerator. I think I have eliminated most
>of the likely suspects. I checked the shocks and shock arms. I've replaced
>the thrust washers in the rear-end. I checked the U-joints and there is no
>free-play (no vibration, either). The wheel splines are a little worn.
>Isn't wheel spline "clunk" somewhat of a delayed type "clunk" (i.e. shortly
>after accelerating or braking)? I did notice when looking at the drive
>shaft that there is some free-play between the yoke sleeve and spline shaft.
>Never heard anyone discuss a "clunk" from that area. Any idea's? Can just
>the yoke sleeve be replaced, or must the entire driveshaft be replaced?
>
>Chris
>'69B
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