Investigating noises in the transmission

[Jod Clark]

I think it was propshaft UJ needle-rollers being referred-to.<br>
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Jod

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[AndyS]

To replace the whole UJ/bearing setup?

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[AndyS]

well I've just ordered 2 UJ's from Rimmers to do the rear prop. Hopefully these will come with needle bearings and spiders etc.<br>
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if this doesn't cure it, a large branch willl be taken to the car Basil stylee!

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[alun n]

There is no bearing on a Sprint layshaft, it runs direct in the case. If its this you will not get the noise in fourth.<br>
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Disregard the gearbox as its a recon one! Why's that then? if it has only started since it went in then that is the first place I'd start looking!!<br>
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seb had a "recon" engine don't forget!

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[AndyS]

Alun,<br>
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it started well before the new box went in. That was one of the reasons why we changed the box. Apart from thinking it might have been a bearing, the box needed an overhaul as it was leaking badly.<br>
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I've ordered two UJ's for the prop(rear) as I believe when the needle bearings go, you get the same symptons........bad vibration and 'clunking' sounds. It could also be backlash at the diff but first thing first.

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[Jon Tilson]

the propshaft you could jack both rear wheels up, put on axle stands and run it in gear. That should help diagnose the problem.<br>
Jonners

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[AndyS]

Thats a very good idea Jon....should have done that first off! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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We'll get there in the end.

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[AndyS]

FOUND IT!<br>
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looks like it was the rear prop shaft bearing. Changed them today, the most rear one was knackered!!! After all that!<br>
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Thanks for your help all.

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[BDN712V]

Good stuff! Think I'll check mine when I'm under it this week...<br>
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Tim

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