madmatt Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Ok I've got a 300TDi 130 with 95,000 on the clock there is about an 1/8 of a turn of slop in the transmission, I.e I can twist the rear prop an 18th of a turn when underneath the vehicle, its twice as much slop as the front. It always has had a bit of clunk all the time I've owned it. I'm not even sure its getting any worse I probably just didn't have the stereo as loud on way home tonight! Is it any thing to be worrying about? Is it a known fault? What do I do to fix it? and how much is it likely to cost roughly??!!! Questions, questions questions LOL I'd just appreciate some oppinions. Thanks very much Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 That amount of play is quite normal for a Salisbury axle. Don't worry about it. Learn to drive smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 That amount of play is quite normal for a Salisbury axle. Don't worry about it. Learn to drive smoothly. Jim, I've always driven it smoothly, I think i've only noticed it tonight as I was knackered coming home and was sat in traffic!! and have convinced myself it was getting worse lol!! Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 If unsure remove the prop and check it out, look for worn joints. Out of curiosity when was the last time it was greased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 All the little bits of play in the gears, splines, joints, diffs etc all add up - that amount of play is pretty normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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