Cat_J Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 While driving today when slowing down to a stop with the clutch down I could feel and hear what seemed to be the props banging and feel the car lumping to a stop. My guess is its time to replace the props and UJs but would it be worth trying replacing the UJs first? It did 300 miles for work alright today but from the feel of it its all about to go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 no need to replace the props, just fit new UJ's, but before doing that give each joint a good shake to see if they are worn & shove some grease in them too, about 4 strokes of the grease gun filled with LM grease will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Cheers Western I'll have a go and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks 110 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 While driving today when slowing down to a stop with the clutch down I could feel and hear what seemed to be the props banging and feel the car lumping to a stop. My guess is its time to replace the props and UJs but would it be worth trying replacing the UJs first?It did 300 miles for work alright today but from the feel of it its all about to go wrong. I'm not sure if it is the U.J's (sounds like it might be something else) but its easy to tell from under the vehicle. Try turning the prop by hand or use a large screwdriver and any play will soon become evident. Also check the sliding joint on the prop. Mine had worn splines, the only remedy is a new prop, not too expensive though and comes complete with U.J's. When seperating any parts make sure you mark them first so they can be put back in exactly the same alignment, otherwise the prop may become unbalanced indicated by a rumbling noise at certain speeds. (I know this from experience!) Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90200tdi Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 What about the Handbrake ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Don't even TRY to see if the UJs have had it with the props on the truck Take them off, then wiggle the UJ up down and all angles you'll either think its fine, or quickly find a tight spot, if so replace the UJs. At the same time to check the sliding joint try to do a I can bend this pop into a U shape, from all angles - if there is a huge flop in the splines then the entire prop is junk, chaepy props have plastic covered spines which once worn are toast If you do replace the UJs use something decent, with a part that comes in a box where the maker owns up to who made it - GKN hardy Spicer not some white plain box with milk chocolate part in it as you'll be repalcing again in less than a month Also while the props off grab the output flange and try lifting it up and down, it slack then bearing gone, do the same with the diff flange - slack there is input pinion bearing gone, then turn handbrake as it will roate freeely without prop on, does it freely move or pick up / stick etc HTH Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_a Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Handbrake is my guess, check the adjuster is still bolted on firmly and that the adjuster is releasing all the way. As the drum pads catch they lock on, can make some terrible noises. I've had this on a series and a 1991 disco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I dont want to be the one who gives the bad news, but I had this exact same thing happen to me and after changing the UJ's I found out that it was the Tranfer box winding up, hope it turns out otherwise for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm used to defender related bad news. I was looking at Hardy Spicer anyway as I've never been into buying cheap replacement as they always break. I don't think it does it when the clutch is up, although I could have missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm used to defender related bad news. I was looking at Hardy Spicer anyway as I've never been into buying cheap replacement as they always break. I don't think it does it when the clutch is up, although I could have missed that. Mine was the same, it was OK when the clutch was up but coming to a slow stop with the clutch down it sounded awful, I took mine to Solihull Mick (forum member on here) who said instantly it was the T-Box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Well, it wouldn't surprise me, everything else is falling apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What about the Handbrake ??? gets my vote, particularity if it was after the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I had a similar issue with my 110, and it turned out that the bolts on the front prop were slightly loose. Check these out before you go down the expensive route. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Just out of curiosity is there anyone on here near me who can weld? I'm in diss. If its the handbreak I know whats wrong but I need someone to make a tack weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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