Drivetrain Slack - D4d

[nicebutdim]

I have an issue and its is almost like say I'm sat at motorway speeds at
a constant speed and take my foot off the gas and reapply (not gently
or hard) I get a audiable and felt thud like there is some play in the
gearbox or driveshafts/CV joints.

Or could it be a sign of DMF wear?
Only way is to apply gas very gently to overcome this.
What are your cars like regarding this. Mine has done 86000 miles.

[avensisd4d786]

I would look at inner cv joints (the ones closest to the box)

regarding flywheel- do you get any metallic noise on idle and does it change tone when you dip the clutch.

[nicebutdim]

DMF - no noises other than diesel engine i can detect and generally has good feel although the biting point is very low and pedal is rock hard.

The only time is hear any noises is when i select too high gear for the speed and you get a pulse and a clank.

I have heard reports (forum posts) of hard clutch pedals on other Toyota D4D's

If I keep the revs at 2000rpm in neutral and depress the clutch the revs drop to 1500rpm and then release they climb back to 2000rpm

Assume that is normal though I appreciate there will be some wear in the unit.

The clutch isnt slipping yet even under full accelaration.

I will ask them to check the inner joints as and when the DMF needs replacing, thanks.

[avensisd4d786]

Hi again. What engine do you have is it the 1cd ftv if it is....normally a hard heavy pedal would indicate the pressure plate needs changing. But this can last for a while.

[nicebutdim]

Thanks, It is the 1CD-FTV 115bhp one, is the pressure plate part of a clutch change kit?

[avensisd4d786]

Yes it its also called the clutch cover, this video may be helpful