buggerlugs
Member
Hi,
I have noticed over the past couple of days a more prominent clunk coming from the drivetrain when setting off from standstill or accelerating away after speed bumps. Quickly taking the foot off the gas also creates a bit of a clunk. This reduces a little when the car is warmed up, although could be my perception.
I recently replaced the near side drive shaft and inspected the other when changing a wheel bearing and they both seem in good order. I certainly can't feel any free play in them so fearing this could be the diff. After I jacked both wheels off the deck and when rolling them back and forward, I can also feel some play.
The car is a 130,000 mile 2001 AUA 1.4. I have recently changed the gearbox oil with the correct spec. The clutch has always had a fairly sharp bite since we purchased it at 35000 miles so fear the gearbox has not had the smoothest of lives. Only really noticed this when we picked up our second A2 recently and could compare the different feels.
Is there a definitive way of diagnosing a nadgered Diff?
If so, guessing it is easier to change the whole gearbox out rather than trying to open it up and repair.
Still very drivable at the moment and using it as a daily commuter so also considering the option of delaying the replacement option until it breaks properly.
What are you thoughts please?
Thank you!
I have noticed over the past couple of days a more prominent clunk coming from the drivetrain when setting off from standstill or accelerating away after speed bumps. Quickly taking the foot off the gas also creates a bit of a clunk. This reduces a little when the car is warmed up, although could be my perception.
I recently replaced the near side drive shaft and inspected the other when changing a wheel bearing and they both seem in good order. I certainly can't feel any free play in them so fearing this could be the diff. After I jacked both wheels off the deck and when rolling them back and forward, I can also feel some play.
The car is a 130,000 mile 2001 AUA 1.4. I have recently changed the gearbox oil with the correct spec. The clutch has always had a fairly sharp bite since we purchased it at 35000 miles so fear the gearbox has not had the smoothest of lives. Only really noticed this when we picked up our second A2 recently and could compare the different feels.
Is there a definitive way of diagnosing a nadgered Diff?
If so, guessing it is easier to change the whole gearbox out rather than trying to open it up and repair.
Still very drivable at the moment and using it as a daily commuter so also considering the option of delaying the replacement option until it breaks properly.
What are you thoughts please?
Thank you!