HighlandRover Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have a 2000 Discovery 2 td5 with 130,000 miles on the clock. Recently when ever I take my foot off the accelerator a strange rattle/ chirping noise comes from the front of the vehicle. I've not yet investigated the problem as its cold and dark after work. I'm pretty sure it's not the exhaust. I know it's a pretty vague description but I'm hoping somebody will recognise this problem and have an idea where to start looking when I look into it this weekend. Highlandrover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Not got a td5 but when you say "chirp" sounds like a fan belt tensioner/pulley issues to me, my ford focus does it when the engine is idleing - well i'm sure its doing it all the time but its more noticable when the engine is ticking over. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandRover Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 I thought that aswell but it doesn't make a noise when idling or when the engine is reved in neutral. The only time it makes a noise is when moving and you take ur foot off the accelerator. It's a deeper sound than a squeaky belt aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Could be a prop UJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 UJ problems usually come with a vibration too, well you'll know about it pretty soon if its a UJ. Sounds like you need an assistant to controllably rev the engine while you get in/under it to have a listen, once you can disqualify any stationary noise you can narrow it down to a part of the drivetrain/suspension - well thats how i'd move forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandRover Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Cheers for the replies gents. 10 points to Bowie69, one of the ujs in the front prop is smoked. I'll swap with a new one in the morn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Could be a prop UJ... :i-m_so_happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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