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PeterAllen
5th February 2014, 09:44 AM
Hi All .
On a recent trip I noticed a distinct growling sound on light acceleration at about 110km/h.
It sounds (albeit a lot softer) and feels similar to the noise the tyres make if you run along the beads that sometimes line the edge of a highway lane. You can feel it through the gas pedal (but not through the steering). Usually under gentle pressure on the gas pedal. If I push harder on accelerator is goes away and if I back off it goes away. Also noted that it seems to be effected by suspension as would change in sound when a bump in road was taken or at least slightly interrupting the noise.
Cant replicate it at lower speeds. Any ideas??
I have a collapsed vacuum pipe from drivers side rear rocker cover but don't think that would cause this growling.

Keithy P38
5th February 2014, 04:04 PM
How long has it been since the big girl has copped some grease to her nipples?

PeterAllen
5th February 2014, 07:49 PM
that and diff oils are I think the first step. I will also check all the bushes and engine mounts but I am pretty sure its in the front diff from the feel of it .

Hoges
5th February 2014, 09:13 PM
Hi Peter,
All of the above plus
May be worth checking condition/ level of oil in transfer case ...
If from the description it's a type of 'resonance', I'd also check the handbrake cable adjustment and look for loose/broken (rubber) exhaust hanger mounts...
good luck!