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Istanbul2505

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• Jan 4, 2010

• #1

Hi,

Can anyone help??? I have an occasional clonking when setting off from standing and a vibration that gets worse at low speeds on my, I have 2 possible answers as to why but would like some expert advice.

1 Is it the universal joint on the propshaft??

2 Is it the CV joint??

I think it is the UJ as it is more of a clank and I have no tell tale rattle when turning a full circle either left or right.

I dont profess to be an expert mechanic, I just get by. So if anyone can elighten me I would be very grateful.

My bus is a 1996 P38 DSE

Thanks

Jamie

 

lezbrucelee

Active Member

• Jan 4, 2010

• #2

Hi got simalar problem on mine, a few people suggestest the engine and gearbox mounts, might be worth checking them first

 

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r.rover

New Member

• Jan 4, 2010

• #3

i also have the same problem, thought it was coming from my front diff, but after a little searching around looks like its more than likely to be uj joints on the propshaft.

Good luck

 

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Istanbul2505

Banned

• Jan 4, 2010

• #4

Cheers mate, going to investigate tomorrow. will let you know how it goes

Jamie

 

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Istanbul2505

Banned

• Jan 4, 2010

• #5

The engine mountings were also in my mind but with the car stood still and blipping the throttle there is no noise at all. Only the roar of my engine!!!!

 

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r.rover

New Member

• Jan 5, 2010

• #6

just to update you if it helps, i found my problem to be one of the uj joints on the front propshaft

 

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navi

New Member

• Jan 6, 2010

• #7

myn did it it turnd out to be the rear diff worn out

 

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Istanbul2505

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• Jan 10, 2010

• #8

Cheers everyone, we have got 12inches of snow were i live and have had since before Christmas. As I dont have access to a pit or a ramp it is going to have to wait until the snow has gone. Dont fancy lying in the stuff!!!!

 

lezbrucelee

Active Member

• Jan 10, 2010

• #9

revving your engine wont prove if the mounts are gone, you need to have a proper look at them when weather permits. I checked mine last week by trying to move them with a huge bar and couldn't move them at all. Mines a diesel, dont no if it makes a difference