noticed a knocking noise when i pull off and sometimes when i dont change gear smoothly. Sounds like its coming from the rear.

Wondered if it was the diff engaging and is this normal?

 

if its a typeR you have then make sure the dccd is set to open,makes funny noises when you move it forward

 

Sorry yeh its a type r i forgot to mention.

I had moved it forward a notch as not 100% sure where to have it set at.

I'll move it back and see if it stops the knocking

 

For tarmac use, always have it set fully to the back.... mmmmm side ways action!! Otherwise you risk damage to the diff.
Moving it forward will make it harder to turn and usually make a huge clunk when it releases!!!

Ive found I only ever needed it move forward in heavy snow.

 

I have the same problem but mine is a non DCCD 2002 STi Prodrive bugeye, what do you guys think is wrong with mine?

Dan

 

Dan,

Check you havn't got a loose driveshaft nut. I had an annoying clunk for ages until I found my NSF driveshaft nut had loosened. Easy to check, just pop out the wheel centrecaps and look to see if the staking on the big nuts is in the groove on the driveshaft. If it isn't then the nut has moved.