clunk when pulling off

charlski · Jun 4th, 2015, 09:31

Hi I have a "clunk" when i drop the clutch quickly and pull away, if i feed the clutch in slowly nothing, and if i accelerate sharply in gear nothing. Universal joints ???

classicswede · Jun 4th, 2015, 10:04

UJ's and axle bushes would be the first checks

VolvoFan · Jun 4th, 2015, 12:22

You might also like to check the gearbox mounting for sloppiness.

charlski · Jun 4th, 2015, 12:46

Thanks will get under car for a push and pull at the weekend

davidw6092 · Jun 4th, 2015, 13:47

I am around and about in Banbury this weekend if you need a hand.I still have that steering column cam if you need it.Cheers Dave

charlski · Jun 4th, 2015, 13:49

Hi David yes will give you a call on Friday I'm afraid time caught up with me last weekend. Thanks.

Ron Kwas · Jun 4th, 2015, 17:51

Charlski;

Check also axial play in Driveshaft spline joint!

Good Hunting!

Mike Arnold · Jun 4th, 2015, 20:23

I had something similar once and it was the radius arms on the rear suspension.

sleek lemur · Aug 25th, 2020, 16:44

Last year I bought a genuine Volvo rubber prop shaft carrier (and bearing, spring and gearbox mount). I gave it to a local Volvo Specialist to fit, as I thought it would be awkward without a proper lift. I was careful to ensure I had bought the genuine Volvo part.

I got under the car the other day to take a look and it is easy to pull the prop shaft about to make it hit the transmission tunnel.

On closer inspection, it looks like the Volvo specialist has not fitted the Volvo prop shaft carrier I supplied. Strangely the spring looks like it has been changed. The rubber mount is still the old non-Volvo one. See pic attached.

The supplier from whom I originally bought the part has very kindly offered to send me another carrier FOC. This time I will fit it myself.
Propshaft Bearing carrier non Volvo.jpg

Burdekin · Aug 25th, 2020, 16:56

Not good but good you’ve sourced the issue.

Jun 4th, 2015, 09:31	#1
charlski Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2017 12:55 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton	clunk when pulling off Hi I have a "clunk" when i drop the clutch quickly and pull away, if i feed the clutch in slowly nothing, and if i accelerate sharply in gear nothing. Universal joints ???

Jun 4th, 2015, 10:04	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	UJ's and axle bushes would be the first checks __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jun 4th, 2015, 20:23	#8
Mike Arnold Master Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stockport, Gtr Manchester View Photos By: Mike Arnold	I had something similar once and it was the radius arms on the rear suspension. __________________ Mike Arnold. 1966 122S

Aug 25th, 2020, 16:44	#9
sleek lemur Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 11:47 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Thorndon, near Eye, Suffolk, England	I think I've solved the problem. Last year I bought a genuine Volvo rubber prop shaft carrier (and bearing, spring and gearbox mount). I gave it to a local Volvo Specialist to fit, as I thought it would be awkward without a proper lift. I was careful to ensure I had bought the genuine Volvo part. I got under the car the other day to take a look and it is easy to pull the prop shaft about to make it hit the transmission tunnel. On closer inspection, it looks like the Volvo specialist has not fitted the Volvo prop shaft carrier I supplied. Strangely the spring looks like it has been changed. The rubber mount is still the old non-Volvo one. See pic attached. The supplier from whom I originally bought the part has very kindly offered to send me another carrier FOC. This time I will fit it myself. Propshaft Bearing carrier non Volvo.jpg Last edited by sleek lemur; Aug 25th, 2020 at 16:59.

Aug 25th, 2020, 16:56	#10
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 08:07 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Not good but good you’ve sourced the issue. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Jun 4th, 2015, 12:22	#3
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 17:36 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	You might also like to check the gearbox mounting for sloppiness.

Jun 4th, 2015, 12:46	#4
charlski Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2017 12:55 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton	Thanks will get under car for a push and pull at the weekend

Jun 4th, 2015, 13:47	#5
davidw6092 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 06:43 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Banbury	I am around and about in Banbury this weekend if you need a hand.I still have that steering column cam if you need it.Cheers Dave

Jun 4th, 2015, 13:49	#6
charlski Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2017 12:55 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton	Hi David yes will give you a call on Friday I'm afraid time caught up with me last weekend. Thanks.

Jun 4th, 2015, 17:51	#7
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:06 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Charlski; Check also axial play in Driveshaft spline joint! Good Hunting!

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