hattymender Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The dreaded 'please diagnose this noise from a written description' time again! Friend's late 90's 1.8. Makes 'grating' noise when moving. Been doing it 'for some time'. No better, no worse when braking (and nothing trapped in pads). So not brakes? Still does it with clutch peddle down. Same in all gears. So not gear box? No better, no worse when cornering. So not diffs? Doesn't do it when stationary. So not engine? Wheel bearings appear to be ok. Viscus coupling? I've not come across a failing one so how do you tell? Any suggestions gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 The dreaded 'please diagnose this noise from a written description' time again! Friend's late 90's 1.8. Makes 'grating' noise when moving. Been doing it 'for some time'. No better, no worse when braking (and nothing trapped in pads). So not brakes? Still does it with clutch peddle down. Same in all gears. So not gear box? No better, no worse when cornering. So not diffs? Doesn't do it when stationary. So not engine? Wheel bearings appear to be ok. Viscus coupling? I've not come across a failing one so how do you tell? Any suggestions gratefully received. hi there could be your ird unit my one did the same it has all the same as you have said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'd say dropping the VC and prop off would be well worth a shot, if the VC has gone and is about to destroy your IRD then unbolting it before it goes bang would be good value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 A quick fix will be to change the rear tyres and it will go away but only for about 10,000 miles then come back as the noise is the affect of the problem . the IRD is draging and wearing the rear tyres making them rumbble or wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattymender Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Belated thanks for the replies, been working away for a few days and haven't had access to 'tinternet (Yorkshire internet). Will drop rear prop and see it it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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