Diff slap when releasing clutch

paulmo · Apr 18, 2021

Heard a noise today that I haven't heard before and was wondering if its something normal and if I've just missed it before now. It sounds like diff slap and is definitely coming from the rear. It happens when you release the clutch with the engine under light load. I can replicate it by simply dipping and releasing the clutch in 2nd gear in a 30 or just above 30 in 3rd gear. It's not a huge knock but is unmistakable.

Anyone else had/got this?
Cheers

living in a bubble · Apr 18, 2021

heard mine do it a few times...dont think its a worry unless it gets louder/more frequent probably just a bit of back-lash in the transmission

Tyrrell · Apr 18, 2021

Yep mine does it too nothing to worry about.

Nzboot · Apr 19, 2021

Yes mine does it to.
Think it is how it’s built

Phil1291 · Apr 19, 2021

I noticed it‘s only when you‘re cruising.
With a little bit more acceleration before shifting gear it disappears.

MasterVentris · Apr 19, 2021

I put it down to backlash in the drivetrain that isn't damped out due to the hard mounts. 1st to 2nd is very loud in mine, presumably due to the low speeds meaning the driveline is completely unloaded with the clutch in.

Sounds like a sequential banging gears, so a plus in my book!

Patrick · Apr 19, 2021

Hi all has anyone smelt there clutch it’s happened a few times and only does it when going very slow like parking where you will do a few short moves thanks

328 · Apr 19, 2021

Patrick said:
Hi all has anyone smelt there clutch it's happened a few times and only does it when going very slow like parking where you will do a few short moves thanks

Riding the clutch?

Patrick · Apr 19, 2021

Thanks for your replies but before I had the GR I had a mini jcw with 10010 on the clock and only smelt the clutch 2 or 3 times and that was reversing uphill so I do not ride the clutch

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