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Bang in the rear of 80

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:26 pm
by the_quokka
Hi,

Tried looking for similar experiences. Does anyone know what caused this ?

Today I was at the lights and as soon as I hit the accelerator there was an almighty bang in the rear - I thought I was going to meet my maker. drove home alright though without anything further ado. Well treated GLX petrol 4500 - no off road - only 140K.

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:30 pm
by Oneputt
Auto trans?

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:41 pm
by icrawl
is it on gas if so backfire i think

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:33 pm
by the_quokka
Oneputt wrote:Auto trans?
Yes, regulary serviced. Quality cooler. Not much towing. Also Petrol only. - sounded and felt mechanical - thinking LSD or the backlash to end all backlashes ? I was on a slight upward incline and must admit I put the foot down immediately. dunno if this has any bearing but it was roadworthied last week and the hand brake was adjusted ?

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:05 pm
by icrawl
does it still drive ok with no noises if so still think it backfire from gas

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:15 pm
by whiteknight
My hilux used to do that sometimes iin the mornings, it was the handbrake shoes would stick and upon moving would release with a bang.

A mates cruiser also had a thud now and again from teh back and it ended up being a loose baffle in the fuel tank.

Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:46 pm
by the_quokka
whiteknight wrote:My hilux used to do that sometimes iin the mornings, it was the handbrake shoes would stick and upon moving would release with a bang.

A mates cruiser also had a thud now and again from teh back and it ended up being a loose baffle in the fuel tank.
Thanks you have me thinking better now. Come to think of it more I have heard a very small sort of clunk a couple of times in the rear in the last few months. I'll try and check it out tomorrow night.