Probably worn splines or u-joints on the half-shafts ... fought this
for some time finally put in the GoodParts CV half-shafts ...
problem solved.
You should also plan to reinforce the mount ... good kit for that
available (if you can weld)
>A little help from TR6 owners please. I have a TR3 and a TR4 but
>lately have been looking to purchase a TR6. I recently looked at one
>quite a distance from where I live but have a concern about a clunk
>in the rear. When both I and the owner drove it, there was a mild
>clunk coming from the rear when engaging the clutch from a
>standstill and when I drove it, sometimes when shifting gears just
>before engaging the next gear. It seemed similar to what I have
>experienced when one of my cars needed a new universal joint. The
>owner indicated that he understood from other TR6 owners that
>"...that was the way TR6s were". He tells me the universal joints
>and the differential mounts were replaced . From what I have read,
>this might relate to worn diff mounts that lead to cracks in the
>frame where they mount. Since the diff mounts were replaced, it
>shouldn't be worn diff joints. What is the wisdom of the list
>relative to this rear-end clunk?
>
>Keith R. Stewart
>75 Camden Road
>London, Ontario
>N5X 2K2
>Home: (519) 660-1916
>E-Mail: keithstewart at execulink.com
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"Thinking is the hardest work there is. That's why so few people
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Bill Pugh
1957 TR3
"Casper"
TS16765L
Wallace, CA
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