Grinding/Graunching noise

**alexturner** · 27th July 2011, 03:40 PM

Hey guys,

I've noticed for the second time now that when I drive up the F3 (for some reason) - when cruising at 100kph~ and I release my foot from the accelerator there is a rather worrying noise that appears to be coming from the front left wheel.

I pulled over and stopped at the Ouirmbah rest stop to visually inspect the front left wheel. I stopped for a good 10 minutes and had a good look around (in the rain mind you) - Nothing out of the ordinary - suspension looked fine, and the bushings were all in tact.

When I left the rest stop I noticed that the noise had ceased and I thought all was well until it started again about 20 minutes later. This noise only seems to happen on the F3 - any idea as to what it could be - could my CV or flange be on it's way out?

Alex

**steveG** · 27th July 2011, 04:12 PM

Not sure about CV's as I've never had a stuffed one, but worn flanges just show up as a clunk in my experience.

Is it happening on overrun or just when you lift the power off lightly?

Edit: Its not a road surface issue is it causing some sort of vibration? Like when they use those asphalt gobbling machines to strip the road before resurfacing?

Steve

**Drover** · 27th July 2011, 05:05 PM

This noise sounds similiar to the noise my PUMA is making now.

It is at the stealers at the moment being looked at.

This noise appears about 100-110km/h on the "float" (that slight amount of throttle on/off needed to mainatin 100-110k's)

I think it sounds like the transfer case, but time (and the stealer) will tell...

**Reads90** · 27th July 2011, 05:12 PM

Have you checked your uj's on the props. They can do this when they are dry of grease and about to go

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**alexturner** · 27th July 2011, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Reads90

Have you checked your uj's on the props. They can do this when they are dry of grease and about to go

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I've bought a new set i've had sitting in my garage. I'll take it to the mechanic when I get back :/

**alexturner** · 27th July 2011, 08:17 PM

Drover - your PUMA is ALWAYS at the dealer!

**Naks** · 27th July 2011, 08:36 PM

I had a coffee-grinder type of noise on my previous 110 DC - eventually was diagnosed to the acute angle of the front propshaft due to OME lift. Cured it by replacing with a double-cardon propshaft from a D2.

could be related?

**Drover** · 28th July 2011, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by alexturner

Drover - your PUMA is ALWAYS at the dealer!

Tell me about it......while ever it is under warranty, I will just keep taking it back......and back......and back - until they get it right !!!

As far as the noise is concerned the stealer has just rang to advise that it is "Spigot Bearing" in the clutch and will be ready for collection tomorrow....Woo Hoo.

**Snake2093** · 28th July 2011, 07:46 PM

Hi there guys,
My 110 does that as well. It does only happen when i left my foot of the throttle and like coast. It mainly happens when in 4th or 5th. Will have MR auto check it out soon. The noise seems to come from the trans case. I am starting wonder if it was from the 50mm lift.

**Drover** · 29th July 2011, 05:50 AM

Hey Snake,

I thought it was from the transfer case and this is what I told the stealer.

They came back with the spigot bearing ???

I am picking it up this morning, so I will know by the time I get home if they have fixed it.

I have a 50mm lift as well.

Cheers

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