are oem lsd's supposed to be noisey/clunking

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Mar 1, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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wills2k106

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Mine makes a barely noticeable clunk when changing from forward to reverse or vice versa. Do I have the same problem?

Mar 1, 2006 | 04:37 PM

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mikegarrison

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Originally Posted by wills2k106,Mar 1 2006, 05:35 PM

Mine makes a barely noticeable clunk when changing from forward to reverse or vice versa. Do I have the same problem?

No. That's normal "backlash". If it is your real wheels making a clicking noise, then that is the axel splines.

Mar 1, 2006 | 05:00 PM

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wills2k106

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Thats what I thought it was, I'm just paranoid. Thanks Mike.

Mar 1, 2006 | 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Mar 1 2006, 08:32 PM

Sorry,my bad.Lets start over.!!!

So,my dear friend,in the presence of those kind of clunking noises,there is a strong possibility,that your diff is shot.!!!

Sorry,but I'm a man of a few words.!!!

Much better, my canadian friend

Mar 1, 2006 | 05:08 PM

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Since the car is used, it can't be known what kind of treatment or service it has had. It may have been abused. It may have had the wrong fluid put in it at one point in time. The wrong fluid can destroy this diff in a matter of days or weeks. I can only suggest that you try some LE 607 (unless it's really cold where you live). and see if this resolves the situation. If it doesn't, I'm afraid you're in for an expensive repair.