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Ive done a few searches, but I wanted some more opinions. I just picked up my 02 WS6 M6 with 30k miles on it. There are aftermarket rotors/pads on all 4 corners. I have noticed a faint clunking noise coming from the rear of the car when Im coasting to a stop. It sounds as if it goes with the motion of the wheels because it gets slower as the car gets slower. I found in the searches I did that the Torsen differentials are known to be a little noisy, but Im not one to let a noise go under the "assumption" that its a common noise. Can I get some more opinions on this please? Thanks

alamantia

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Its the thrust block (or paddle) banging on the cross pin

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Can you explain further? I have no idea what these parts are?

alamantia

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www.torsen.com

thurst block is clamped in place under power, when coasting it just rattles around

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Can you describe the noise that it makes? I just want to make sure we are talking about the same kind of sound. Also, as stated before, it progressively slows down as the car slows down...and the time in between each clunk increases, almost like when you have a rock or nail in your tire. If it is the thrust block, should it do it both in gear and in neutral? Im only asking because you said it is clamped in place under power. Does this mean under serious power, or just in gear?

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ttt...anyone else have an idea?

Datzneat

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Mine does the same thing. Not something to be worried about.

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Well, whether it is something to be worried about or not, Id like to know what it is. Datzneat, can you describe the sound yours makes?

AChotrod

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If it sound like its coming from the right rear You charcoal emissons canister my be the culprit. Its above the tire hidden behind the plastic panel in the wheel well. Came loose on me once and drove me crazy untill i figured out was it was.

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What exactly is this canister for?

AChotrod

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its where the fuel return vapers go so they dont escape into the enviorment

Vicinity

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I had a noise similar to that. Found out it was my jack...

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Well, my jack and spare are already removed. im gonna check out this canister later when I get home. Is it underneath where I can reach it without pulling body panels off?

texasglock23

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Did you ever resolve this?

rich Z

If you can hear it with the rotation on the tires then it's not something in the trunk or canister it's just a normal noise with a torsen differential.

383hatch

I am having the same noises too. Clunking best describes the sound being made. Mine seems to do it right around 15 MPH and is louder if I am on a bend or turning. Doesnt sound bad though.