Thread: Metallic grind on water crossings over knee depth

Ps wading plug was in (has been in for last 2 weeks)
Transfer case is still leaking quite a bit
Wheel bearings are converted to oil
Sound seemed to be coming from central front to mid (hence why I was considering transfer case.... Will check tranfer breather today also)

Probably just the handbrake drum.

Could be alternator belt squeal , pour some water on it and see if it makes the same sound to put your mind at ease , or if your pressing on the clutch pedal while crossing ( a no no) could be spigot or thrust bearing

Originally Posted by bee utey

Probably just the handbrake drum.

Nice not something I had thought off hoping that's the case

Have you removed the "Wading Plug", if so any oil accumulated, do you have a "Wading Plug" in the bottom of the Timing Cover as well, check the rubber boot around the clutch fork arm to see if it is still watertight, not a good idea to use the clutch while in water, Regards Frank.

Originally Posted by discorevy

Could be alternator belt squeal , pour some water on it and see if it makes the same sound to put your mind at ease , or if your pressing on the clutch pedal while crossing ( a no no) could be spigot or thrust bearing

Thanks mate Haha no not using clutch on the crossing but stopped on the far side to drain to decrease erosion. My 110 is no stranger to belt noises but didn't sound like that it was more metal on metal but very logical scenario given my description

Originally Posted by Tank

Have you removed the "Wading Plug", if so any oil accumulated, do you have a "Wading Plug" in the bottom of the Timing Cover as well, check the rubber boot around the clutch fork arm to see if it is still watertight, not a good idea to use the clutch while in water, Regards Frank.

Thanks Tank
Just pulled the wading plug out and nothing seeping out
Bugger I didn't even realise there was a timing cover one .. luckily I assumed I would lose one and bought 2 from paddocks last time and it seems to fit fine.
Do you think that could cause a metal on metal grating sound?
Clutch assembly looks fine

Originally Posted by squizzyhunter

Thanks Tank
Just pulled the wading plug out and nothing seeping out
Bugger I didn't even realise there was a timing cover one .. luckily I assumed I would lose one and bought 2 from paddocks last time and it seems to fit fine.
Do you think that could cause a metal on metal grating sound?
Clutch assembly looks fine

No, I don't think so, I was just thinking there may have been some water got to the thrust race that may have caused the squeal, sometimes river crossings can throw up some coarse sand and small gravelly pebbles.
This debris can get into lots of places, like it was mentioned the handbrake drum, or between disc backing plates.
Maybe jack up the front end and spin the wheels by hand and listen, not a good idea to leave the wading plugs in, esp. the timing cover as any build up of oil could cause the timing belt to jump/break with dire results, good luck finding the noise, Regards frank.