Diff noise?
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Diff noise?
I did a search but couldnt find the answer i am looking for.
I am getting a whine from the diff and also a slight knock when i lift off the accelerator and also when i put my foot on the accelerator. And the weirdest one is if im cruising at around 50 and ever so slightly press the accelerator i get like humming noise like its a wheel bearing??
Now its a 99 and has only 36k on it so i doubt the diff could be packing in already?
Checked the Diff oil and its not low, is it just in need of a change or is there damage done as i doubt this is normal?
Any help greatly appreciated as its not nice to drive with as i feel like im damaging something
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Peter.
I am getting a whine from the diff and also a slight knock when i lift off the accelerator and also when i put my foot on the accelerator. And the weirdest one is if im cruising at around 50 and ever so slightly press the accelerator i get like humming noise like its a wheel bearing??
Now its a 99 and has only 36k on it so i doubt the diff could be packing in already?
Checked the Diff oil and its not low, is it just in need of a change or is there damage done as i doubt this is normal?
Any help greatly appreciated as its not nice to drive with as i feel like im damaging something
Cheers,
Peter.
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hmm.. can't really tell. The clutch on your car might buzz but that wouldn't sound like it was coming from the diff, it's a metallic ringing from the gearstick area.
the S has more transmission noise than your average vectra but they do that from new.
diffs have been known to go..
have you checked the gearbox/engine mounts?
the S has more transmission noise than your average vectra but they do that from new.
diffs have been known to go..
have you checked the gearbox/engine mounts?
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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2,Jan 23 2007, 07:22 AM
hmm.. can't really tell. The clutch on your car might buzz but that wouldn't sound like it was coming from the diff, it's a metallic ringing from the gearstick area.
the S has more transmission noise than your average vectra but they do that from new.
diffs have been known to go..
have you checked the gearbox/engine mounts?
the S has more transmission noise than your average vectra but they do that from new.
diffs have been known to go..
have you checked the gearbox/engine mounts?
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Originally Posted by H!cks,Jan 23 2007, 07:27 AM
Could just be the hub nuts need re-torquing. Its a common problem. Take a look at this thread.
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Originally Posted by PeterMM,Jan 23 2007, 04:04 PM
mine is more of a whine though than a clicking noise?
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good point from LTB.. i think there can be an issue with corrosion of a wheel bearing.. they aint cheap. I guess take your dealer out in it?
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right ive decided not to drive her till i change the diff and gearbox oils just to be safe hopefully il get it done over the next night or 2 if i get a chance. At least that will rule that out and if it doesnt work i might just leave into Honda to have a look. Hopefully that sorts it as its realy bothering me now
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Originally Posted by PeterMM,Jan 24 2007, 02:46 AM
right ive decided not to drive her till i change the diff and gearbox oils just to be safe hopefully il get it done over the next night or 2 if i get a chance. At least that will rule that out and if it doesnt work i might just leave into Honda to have a look. Hopefully that sorts it as its realy bothering me now