Drive line "Slop"

[62Sunbeam]

I recently bought a '95 Disco with 164K miles and in addition to the other problem I've already posted about I'm curious about the amount of slop in the driveline.

A mechanic friend says some is to be expected with this kind of milage but I've got a feeling what I've got is to much.

When I get on or off the gas you can definitely feel the play in the drive line and when I put the tranny in reverse there is a definite clunk.

Any thoughts and any suggestions on how to adjust out some of this play.

I know that when I'm under the car I can rotate the drive shaft a little while in park. I don't know if the diff, tranny or the transfer case is stopping the rotation.

Any and all suggestions apprciated.

Thanks

Eric

 

[Monty]

Its been posted that the clunking sound while shifting into reverse is normal. I have it as well with 93k miles. My driveshafts can be slightly rotated but seems like normal. My other four wheel drives did the same.

 

[discomike]

Eric,
That is normal and can be coming from the t/case or the tranny. Not much you can do for it other then upgrade your fluids and see if it gets any worse with time.
Mike J.

 

[SteveA]

Eric,

Mike's right, some play in the driveline is normal. Especially with those miles. Remember, the car has 3 differentials. The clunk when engaging reverese is normal. But it can be exagerated if any of the engine or trans mounts are loose.

Stephen