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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Tom on January 01, 2015, 09:51:40 AM

Title: Big Problem
Post by: Tom on January 01, 2015, 09:51:40 AM

My WG 2.7 q/drive has developed a serious problem, it started with a drone from the front which I put down to a worn wheel bearing, I was going to wait till it got a bit warmer before I replaced it.  Yesterday I noticed that there is now a clunking on full lock both ways, sounds like a CV but it only does it for a few seconds then stops. Last night on the way home from work it got really bad, constant heavy, loud drone and a constant clicking that increases with speed.
At this point I am leaning towards the front diff, does anyone have any ideas?

Regards
Tom

Title: Re: Big Problem
Post by: daggie on January 01, 2015, 09:55:34 AM

it could be the front prop, the rear cv joint is made of cheese, take it off to eliminate that 1st
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Title: Re: Big Problem
Post by: isle of man on January 01, 2015, 11:09:55 AM

I concur.

Title: Re: Big Problem
Post by: Dutch on January 01, 2015, 11:28:50 AM

Front axle CV joint.  Check if the boot has split, if so water got in there and the balls are grinding themselves to a pulp.

Also turn full lock and move slowly forward. If you hear click, click, click its Bingo !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yugt8zYfz_o