Strange Noise.. R32 Gts-t

[FEMFTL]

Hi,

I've had my r32 for about 2 weeks now, still getting used to all the random sounds the car makes... There is one which doesn't sound too good, sometimes when i change gears or reverse theres a clunk sound coming from the rear of the car... could it be the diff?

All the gears seem fine, although reverse is a little sketchy at times. And the clutch seems ok too. It doesn't seem to effect the drivability of the car, but i'm ultra paranoid about blowing a gearbox or clutch so soon after buying the car. Anyone know what it could be?

thanks

Kat

[GTAHH]

Does it do when you are taking off? When you start moving the car? If this is the case it is more than likely a suspension problem like new bushes.

[FEMFTL]

it happens when i have been driving for a while, usually when i change gears, or give it a bit..

the car is getting tuned and dyno'd today so ill ask the guys at racepace what they think.. im so fcukin cluless atm, need a bit of light shed on a couple things.. then maybe i can stop stressing.

[Rolls]

If you can jack the car up onto just the front wheels, give the rear wheels a bit of a spin and if theres slack or it clunks then Id say its your diff/tailshaft, otherwise probably bushes as suggested, they are very cheap to replace. Diff can vary.

Unlikely to be the gearbox, unless its crunching etc.

[cookie--monster]

yeah mine also makes the same noises you described.i mite look into changing the oil,but its unlikely to be that.(when its complied in australia they are required by law to change EVERY FLUID in the car) diff,gearbox,clutch,engine ,brakes,etc etc...weather they all do is another story.

i just got a new clutch (brass button) and as its much harder to change gears..i can feel the torque straining it, especially in reverse.

[someonestolecc]

If it's got a mechanic then that's normal. Maybe change your diff oil.

As for reverse being sketchy when using reverse put it in 4th or 1st first then straight into reverse.

[cookie--monster]

  someonestolecc said:

As for reverse being sketchy when using reverse put it in 4th or 1st first then straight into reverse.

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Nah,i recon thats just dodgy...who wants to muck around with two or three extra gears when it should just slide straight into the one you select ?.

if your havin trouble now,it will just get worse so it REALLY needs to be looked at.

[someonestolecc]

  cookie--monster said:

Nah,i recon thats just dodgy...who wants to muck around with two or three extra gears when it should just slide straight into the one you select ?.  

if your havin trouble now,it will just get worse so it REALLY needs to be looked at.

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That's not true - alot of nissan sr20 and rb20 matched gearboxes do that. I understand what you're saying and I agree - but it's well known and I think many people do it and their gearboxes aren't going to blow up

[The Dan]

  someonestolecc said:

That's not true - alot of nissan sr20 and rb20 matched gearboxes do that. I understand what you're saying and I agree - but it's well known and I think many people do it and their gearboxes aren't going to blow up

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This is true but it will also help to determine whether you have a gearbox or diff problem.

If by changing into 1st then back into rev stops it from doing it's thing then it is likely you have a gearbox problem.....nothing major as pretty much all of them are doing it by now.