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Cmdrsilverfox

Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #1

Hi, new member here, wonder if someone can advise me please.

I have a 2000 X reg 1.8 gs freelander with 55,000 miles and 1 head gasket done.
When I pull away, in 1st or 2nd gear there is a clonking noise from the rear of the car when the drive is taken up. Generally the faster the pull away the more likely the clonk. If you are particulary smooth with the clutch you can pull away with no noise at all.

I'm guessing at propshaft rubber or driveshaft wear, anyone else had this?
And is it hugely expensive?

I keep thinking of selling the car but I do kinda like the old bus and the trade in prices are eye wateringly low, but theres always that nagging fear of further H/g failure.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

 

howardo

New Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #2

It is possible that the rear subframe has come loose. There are threads on here telling you how to check for and fix it.

 

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Cmdrsilverfox

Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #3

Holy Cow!
I dont like the sound of that!
I'll try to find the thread, thanks

Just looked up that thread, doesnt sound like my problem, I have no metallic sounds or creaking or wallowing on the handling side. Just a dull thud/ clonk on drive take up, nothing in reverse or higher gears.

 

Last edited: Aug 26, 2009

howardo

New Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #4

Could be a diff mount has gone.

 

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hypoboy

Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #5

howardo said:

Could be a diff mount has gone.

Click to expand...

Second that. Just done one of mine. The front mount's the worst offender. A set of 3's about 50 quid, or you can have the original rubbers replaced with poly bushes, which I now wish I'd done.

There's a black shield above the prop where it enters the rear diff. If you crawl under there and take a look, you may find scrape marks from where the prop is coming into contact with the guard. If there's marking, the diff nose mount is shot.

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #6

almost certain to be the front mount on the rear diff, replace with genuine land rover, it will last the longest

 

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Cmdrsilverfox

Member

• Aug 26, 2009

• #7

Thanks a lot,
I'll have to crawl under and take a look, that doesnt sound too bad............

 

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NewLander S.A

New Member

• Aug 28, 2009

• #8

Thanks all. I have the exact same CLUNK and I suspected as much.

 

ssbnreso

Member

• Aug 31, 2009

• #9

I have the same noise on my 02 freelander. Had a look underneath can't see any scrapes but how much movement should there be on the rear diff

 

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notowbar

New Member

• Aug 31, 2009

• #10

Hi there,
sounds exactly like my 2001 td4, just had the diff mount changed and its like new. Not expensive at all.
Cheers
Nick

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Sep 1, 2009

• #11

there should be no movement on rear diff, firmly rubber mounted all the way

 

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ianda12

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2009

• #12

Diff front mounting is very easy to replace, check this thread
www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/diff-front-mounting-bush-77328.html