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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Melbourne
Car: Mazda 323 BJ Astina
Posts: 3
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driveline backlash?
Hello everyone,
New to the forum. Recently purchased a 2002 323 BJ Astina manual hatchback with 133k kms. Great little car so far. I am experiencing some unusual driveline backlash which occurs when pressing and suddenly releasing the throttle and also sometimes during gear changes. It feels like cracked engine mounts or a worn diff in a rear wheel drive car. No noises at any point. I have inspected all engine mounts and there are no signs of cracks. I have also replaced the drive shafts. I have inspected for abnormal gearbox backlash while the wheels were off the ground and could not notice anything beyond normal. I consider myself fairly mechanically capable however at this point I am out of ideas. ![]() Does anyone have any ideas or similar experiences? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks ![]() |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: brisbane
Car: 2003 sp-20 (safety vest yellow)
Posts: 23
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I'd have another look at those engine mounts if I was you. Real common problem with the BJ.
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Melbourne
Car: Mazda 323 BJ Astina
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Just to add - problem is most prevalent during 5th gear alternating between accelerating and engine breaking Last edited by adz_07; 05-09-2016 at 10:09 AM. |
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Rear engine mount is known for cracking
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Melbourne
Car: Mazda 323 BJ Astina
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Had another look at the mounts, in particular the rear. Could not see anything wrong with it. Got someone to help load up the engine while I watched the mounts and there is some movement (about 15mm) as the rubber compressed and stretched but not sure how much is too much - nothing obvious here. I have purchased a front and rear mount regardless and will change them when they arrive.
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: brisbane
Car: 2003 sp-20 (safety vest yellow)
Posts: 23
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How did you get on!find the problem?
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323 astina, backlash, drive shaft, engine mounts |
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