Thread: Ca thunk ca thunk. HELP!!!!

Good advice mate.
Posted it up and a couple of guys gave me the same name.
Could be good.
Cheers

To test the viscous lift one front wheel and you should be able to turn it very slowly with a fair bit of force. If the wheel does not move try a long lever on the front prop-shaft with both front wheels up. You are more likely to damage a front CV joint with a seized Viscous. Try driving in a tight circle to really put some strain on the system and expose any weakness.[/QUOTE]

Hi Wayne
Should the back wheels be off the ground when trying to turn one lifted front wheel?
I had both back wheels off the ground and it passed the basic test - the other wheel turned in the opposite direction of the one I was turning. No nasty crunchy noises or grinding feeling.

You are doing 2 different tests. The rear to see if an axle shaft has broken and also if there are any nasty noises coming from the diff.
The Viscous coupling is at the front of the transfer box with the front prop-shaft connected to the output. When testing keep the rear wheels on the ground with handbrake on, gear selector in p. One front wheel up off the ground

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I'll give that a crack tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
I'm starting to think the handbrake somehow got locked on (wishful thinking?), because her majesty is running like a dream with no nasty bump, grinds, or noises. Fingers crossed.
I'll still do the Viscous coupling test and let you know how it goes.

Cheers and thanks for the info.

Hi Wayneg

Got the front wheel up and move it, so no dramas there.
Thanks again for the advice. Much appreciated.
Cheers for now.

Originally Posted by johnyrover

I'll give that a crack tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
I'm starting to think the handbrake somehow got locked on (wishful thinking?), because her majesty is running like a dream with no nasty bump, grinds, or noises. Fingers crossed.
I'll still do the Viscous coupling test and let you know how it goes.

Cheers and thanks for the info.

Had my hand brake stick on once, and yep, ca thunk, ca thunk. Funny, only did it once about a year ago, very unnerving I must say!

Good to know mate.

Thanks for the feedback. Between all you guys, I feel I can put this one to bed.
Chalk another one up for the "Feedback Machine".

Cheers

As a post script, sitting on a slight hill the other day and had the handbrake on but not hard. Started rolling down the hill gently, and the same feeling, but dramatically reduced, was present. It was like there were two lumps on the brake drum, one slightly bigger than the other, and they were catching on the pads.
Still has'nt repeated, and when I get the drum off to have a look I'll post it up. Probably wont be for a while, got the priorities list going, and this is about half way down.
All good fun.

Cheers