Thanks for the explanation. I understand what the layshaft is now, but i don't understand how a worn bearing would create a clicking/ tapping sound which is much louder when slowing with the engine. I would have thought a worn bearing would make a rumbling/whirring noise similar to wheel...

Thanks James, reading through previous post i have seen one mentioning lay shaft bearing. I have searched but can't find what a 'lay shaft' is, the nearest i got was a shaft in the main gearbox. And why would this be quieter when in 4th gear but not the other gears? Can you give me (or point...

After a recent long drive i have noticed a ticking / tapping when I slow down in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear, especially when using the engine to slow down. It disappears completely when in 4th gear or when the clutch pedal is depressed. I can hear this noise in neutral also but alot quieter and...

Tried that, i have a set of mud type & a set of smoother road tyre, it makes no difference, i still get the squeal.

yep checked. I've done the checks for viscious coupling, am sure its passsenger side front tyre & it only makes a noise on right hand corners, i dont need to go fast, a mini roundabout at normal slow speed will squeal. I have changed tyres getting same noise ....im stumped....

Had the front axle jacked up two days ago, both front wheels turn freely. Discs are clean, no sign of binding & it is only the tyre that gets warmer after a short run. The rims are all at similar temperature suggesting that the passenger side tyre is scrubbing with the heat caused by friction...

Recently replaced my transfer box (chain & VCU type). The s/h unit had Ep90 in it not Dextron. I have no idea how long it had been in there. Anybody had experience with wrong oil in T-Box? What problems can i expect?

I have recently changed the transfer box (Borg Warner) on my 1990 RRC the old one had a stretched chain. Since putting the s/h replacement unit one on (which incidentally was filled with Ep90 when it arrived, now changed back to dextron) i have a tyre squeal (front passenger side) when...

Thanks.

Problem found, i removed centre console and through a old tear in the rubber membrane covering gear levers used a couple of rachet extender bars to listen for noise. It's loudest on the transfer box. S/H unit found & will be changed at the weekend. One question, will i lose oil from either the...

Nice answer, copied & pasted for future reference. For what its worth..... look out for a clunk on acceleration from standstill on RRC's with Borg Warner gearbox (after '89 i believe) due to chain slip...mines done 150K and now needs replacing.

Sorry im not the best with terminology, the ball joint in the centre of the A-frame connecting it to the rear axle looks new-ish the rubber cover is clean (compared to the other balljoint rubbers that i not yet changed) with no cracks in the rubber. I have just had someone bouncing on the rear...

thanks andy, i will look for the plate & eliminate/confirm any slack between the two.

Thanks for your suggestions. A-frame bush checked again & looks like it was replaced recently. Also would Aframe bush cause the fault when - "IF i drive along in 1st or 2nd gear 2-3000 revs & operate the brake while keeping the accelerator pedal constant i.e put more load on engine &...

I have a 1990 RRC with Nissan Fd35 Diesiel engine. The fault began on a day out a few months ago in the mountains, when starting off on a steep hill i noticed one load clunk. I changed many things & the fault has just got worse. I am hearing & feeling through my feet a clunking noise when...

Cv joint checked & regreased, antiroll bar ball joint changed (was knackered) & noise still there. I swapped CV joints because the sound appeared to come from passenger side and the clunk/click/dragging metal rod sounds is still present. Got a helper & a large piece of wood, placed it on all...

Thanks, had another look around underneath, balljoint on antiroll bar on passenger side looks like it sits off centre. Will take it off in the morning & inspect.

Thanks Treworgey, Is the A-frame ball joint on the rear axle? This clunk feels like passenger side at the front. Yep, seals were in a bad way, i am suprised there was no leak i think the final hub seal was holding it back. Off to local parts place in morning to get them all. Do i...

Lovely & sunny here so i fancied a bit of tinkering ..... I want to check (clunking noise, 1 or more clunks when taking up drive uphill) & change any seals/bearings/cv joint (1990 RR) in front axle. So all is apart & cleaned, when i reassemble where do i spread my 370 odd grams of grease...

Success !!! Thank you.