samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• May 31, 2015

• #1

When going round tight bends and corners Im getting a rumble from the back of my 88". Prop shaft has no play, neither do wheel bearings and wheel nuts are tight. There is slight play in the swivel on drivers side where preload needs adjusting now the new bearing has bed in.

I assumed it was the diff so changed the oil last week. It looked slightly emulsified (not much) and had no bits in it. Since doing that, the noise is still there but is quieter.

So the question is, is my diff now in need of rebuild or is something else causing the rumble?

 

Castor

Trainee maniac

• May 31, 2015

• #2

It's hungry.

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• May 31, 2015

• #3

Could be, i havent made a blood sacriice since putting the gearbox back in

 

Bobsticle

De Villes Advocaat

• May 31, 2015

• #4

It might need the sawdust topping up..................... :Cry:

 

Land Raver

Well-Known Member

• Jun 1, 2015

• #5

I would inspect the wheel bearings for excessive wear or damage. Worth checking basics too - torque up the wheel nuts.

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Jun 1, 2015

• #6

Did check the wheel nuts for tightness. I think i shall replace the wheel bearing first, as someone pointed out lack of play doesnt mean its not worn so will try it and see

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Jun 1, 2015

• #7

You should be able to feel roughness in the wheel bearings - did you check the diff pinion bearing?

 

johnny curt 1

Well-Known Member

• Jun 1, 2015

• #8

put yer missus in the back and the dog in the front

if the rumble changes to a moaning sound its an easy fix

dont take either out in the tratter again

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Jun 1, 2015

• #9

How do you check the diff bearing?

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Jun 1, 2015

• #10

And theres a blast from the past! Good to see your still popping by Jonny