Hey guys how are you ?

I have that clunking coming from the front and rear while driving and it gets more severe with prolonged driving times and/or hard driving.. I have really had it with all the silly clunking that is getting more severe by time.. And today I say let's try the ESP OFF (I have an ESP issue it doesn't engage properly.. I guess it's a wheel speed sensor thing..) After I disable it ALL THE CLUNKING IS GONE and the car feels smoother !!!! I enable it again the clunking is back.. What the hell is wrong here? Transfer case engaged disengaged and stuff like that or what??

Any feedback would be appreciated... Thanks :)

Any feedback would be appreciated... Thanks :)
Ok ol' buddy....it sure sounds like the clutches in the transfer case are suspect.
Could have been caused by very low fluid or the wrong fluid at some point in time.
From all the ones I have rebuilt, the clutches to steel interface gets "sticky" with the incorrect fluid or low fluid or water in the fluid.

With your ESP off, I believe the transfer case is being engaged and staying engaged more often.

VERY crazy design on the entire clutch pack in the 21st century!
It was designed with 2 sided frictions and separate steels, much like back in the '60's. The frictions are made of a decent material to try to compensate...the darn frictions cost close to $50 USD per friction clutch.

Hope this helps!!!
Bill

Ok ol' buddy....it sure sounds like the clutches in the transfer case are suspect.
Could have been caused by very low fluid or the wrong fluid at some point in time.
From all the ones I have rebuilt, the clutches to steel interface gets "sticky" with the incorrect fluid or low fluid or water in the fluid.

With your ESP off, I believe the transfer case is being engaged and staying engaged more often.

VERY crazy design on the entire clutch pack in the 21st century!
It was designed with 2 sided frictions and separate steels, much like back in the '60's. The frictions are made of a decent material to try to compensate...the darn frictions cost close to $50 USD per friction clutch.

Hope this helps!!!
Bill

When Bill talks, everyone listens! thanks Bill!:D

Ok ol' buddy....it sure sounds like the clutches in the transfer case are suspect.
Could have been caused by very low fluid or the wrong fluid at some point in time.
From all the ones I have rebuilt, the clutches to steel interface gets "sticky" with the incorrect fluid or low fluid or water in the fluid.

With your ESP off, I believe the transfer case is being engaged and staying engaged more often.

VERY crazy design on the entire clutch pack in the 21st century!
It was designed with 2 sided frictions and separate steels, much like back in the '60's. The frictions are made of a decent material to try to compensate...the darn frictions cost close to $50 USD per friction clutch.

Hope this helps!!!
Bill


Bill Thank you so much really.. I can't even describe the value of your information for me.. It will help me narrow down problems and avoid the dealer doing any false diagnosis or so.. It's still the only SRT in Egypt I don't want anyone to mess with it..

I will replace the oil within a week hopefully with the right fluid.. If the problem persists I may order the clutches..

Is there any problem if I use the ESP off all the time ?

Bill Thanks Again.. Much Appreciated :):)