Loud Clunk! - Diff/IRD Prob?

Hi all, yes I know how frustrating it is when a newbie comes to a forum and posts the same question that has been posted loads before, but hey why break a forum trend

Just bought an 02 TD4, had a 2002 TD4 for 12 months when I lived abroad and the missus really liked it, we are now back in the Uk and just moved to the middle of nowhere so decided that we would go that route again, foolishly I was at an auction last week (looking for a bike) and a 1 owner 50,000 miler came through so I stuck my hand up, I'm a reasonable mechanic but hadnt done my resaerch so wasnt aware of the issue with the VCU and the faults it can cause with the diff. Anyway this one drives lovely and looks all ok APART FROM the great big clunk that I get when pulling away slowly on lock, it really is a big bang. Had a look and obviously cant see anything. It sounds like it is coming from the rear so can I assume it is a diff problem. I will run it in to my mechanic next week and see what he says but any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

If that is the fault will have to decide if it is worth fixing. I paid £2150 and it really is very straight and drives nicely and I guess to sell would have to put back through the auction but hey ho, its a risk you take I guess.

Anyway glad to be part of this forum, hopefully I'll be able to contribute in some minor way

Cheers

Kev

Check diff mounts and lower engine tie rod mount, the rubbers perish and cause clunking sounds.

Thanks for the response, have checked diff mounts and all seem ok, but will check the tie rod mount. You dont think its the diff making the noise?

you need to be lying under car with pry bar to check diff mounts, as they only flex under load, very common problem, usually only back one which goes. cheapest place to buy is of ebay

Hi guys, Ive dragged this thread up out of the search box ;o)

Mine makes a clunk when pulling away from standstill and a blimmin awfull whine, getting louder with speed......also feels a bit sluggish on pull away, especially when cold.

Its a MY04 HSE ......about 60 000 miles (genuine)
Could anyone give me a run through of what to check and in what order please?....with pictures would help as I am a keen (read skint!) DIY'er!

Apparently it's been like this for a while.....It's my wife's car and I very rarely get in it....I use my van for most things....Thanks in advance!

clunk would normally be the rear diff nose bush, as or the whining, if it's coming from the rear then you have diff probs else if it sounds like it's coming from under the drivers seat area then it's gonna be the vcu bearings.......either way welcome to the ever expanding landrover tools owners club.....if you don't have it in your tool box ....you soon will