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The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:48 pm
by bongomadness
After my last post about the whining noise I decided to get it checked out at the local garage and the mystery whine is the front diff (i had an incling it was). Apparently this noise can go on for years but obviously we will be getting it sorted after the Merley meet....................Does anyone know if it is a pricey job???? I do hope not :(

Re: The noise has been checked out

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:57 pm
by al & chris
Our rear axil had a whine went on for about 18 months before it went bang. We got a replacement from online scrap yard. Paid £150 i think ror complete rear axil. Been on now for 18 months no probs. Might be worth trying one of them. Go for cheapest as long as it has guarantee they are all as it is a bit of a lottery.

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:48 pm
by bongomadness
Thanks for your reply. I was thinking on the lines of scrap one from online or maybe here if anyone haqs one ???

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:19 pm
by Bhongo Bhoy
bongomadness wrote:After my last post about the whining noise I decided to get it checked out at the local garage and the mystery whine is the front diff (i had an incling it was). Apparently this noise can go on for years but obviously we will be getting it sorted after the Merley meet....................Does anyone know if it is a pricey job???? I do hope not :(

i had same problem and for the time being mine is a 2 wheel drive (cheaper option) :roll:

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:30 am
by bongomadness
i had same problem and for the time being mine is a 2 wheel drive (cheaper option)
How did you do that???

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:53 am
by Alacrity
Remove the front propshaft.

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:18 am
by bongomadness
As easy as that....... ?????? Would that cure the problem ?????? Also I am going to drain the oil from diff first and refill ...just in case it is running a bit dry. Would that be a quick cure do you think

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:16 pm
by rita
bongomadness wrote:As easy as that....... ?????? Would that cure the problem ?????? Also I am going to drain the oil from diff first and refill ...just in case it is running a bit dry. Would that be a quick cure do you think
Hi,
If you are changing the oil it might be worth while adding some Forte or Wynns :) :) .

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:35 pm
by bongomadness
Hi Rita what is wyns and the other stuff????

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:39 pm
by rita
bongomadness wrote:Hi Rita what is wyns and the other stuff????

Hi,Forte

http://www.autocruisers.co.uk/index.php ... cts_id=574

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:58 pm
by bongomadness
Thanks for that Rita xxxBless ya

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:05 pm
by bongomadness
Remove the front propshaft
i had same problem and for the time being mine is a 2 wheel drive (cheaper option)



I can see the method in your madness there. Have been trying all day for quotes and Ian Taylor tells me just under the £500...........As we dont have any readies then i am waiting to find out how much for garage to do that for us untill we have enough money sorted

Thanks for all your help guys .and Gal's =D>

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:49 pm
by missfixit70
There's a factsheet in the members area on how to do it, although I think that may be permanent removal? but it may help.

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:18 pm
by Simon Jones
bongomadness wrote:Thanks for your reply. I was thinking on the lines of scrap one from online or maybe here if anyone haqs one ???
Kevin in NB not got one?

Re: The diff noise has been checked out

Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:07 am
by bongomadness
Kevin in NB not got one?
No Simonhe doesnt :cry: ....but he is looking out for one for me. I think we are going for the 2wd option for now,plus we may save a bit on fuel.