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olim

Member

• Feb 8, 2012

• #1

I need some help and advice

my car has been shaking for a while at 40 to 50 mph but today i was driving and it lost power slightly like the clutch slipped after that it started to judder and make a small permanent grinding noise and a big clunky noise. it feels like a half shaft has gone but they seem to be ok. it is definitely something to do with the drive but i can't pin down what it is? any help would be much appreciated.

Oli

 

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olim

Member

• Feb 8, 2012

• #2

it also feels like its at the front end, possibly the gear/transfer box.

 

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olim

Member

• Feb 8, 2012

• #3

whats with no replies, is it me or am i missing something here

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Feb 8, 2012

• #4

check prop shaft UJ's

 

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olim

Member

• Feb 9, 2012

• #5

ok, I've checked the prop shaft ujs and they are not the problem, i took the front prop off and took it for a drive and there is a metal on metal grinding noise as well as the clucking, I've been under it but just can't work out what it may be. when i let off acceleration or put the clutch in it seems to die down considerably. does anyone have any ideas what it may be?

 

saxmanuk

Active Member

• Feb 9, 2012

• #6

Have you jacked it up front end (if you are sure thats where the noise is from) turn each wheel and check wheel bearings and swivels for movement etc?