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Funny noise when driving

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:05 pm
by Sirocksdude
So I'm a bit of a cabbage when it comes to mechanics so need some help please. When im driving there is a noise that sounds quite similar to jingling coins, sounds like it's coming from under front end. Any ideas what it could be. Sammy seems to be running sweet but if it's anything that could get worse would rather sort now. Thanks

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:27 pm
by timwilks13
Is there any wobbling or vibrations when driving? or is it just a noise?

Have you checked your pockets for loose change?

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:33 pm
by ScottieJ
:hahaha: :hahaha:

Check all the prop UJs underneath and for anything that could be loose, exhaust mounts/joints etc.

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:41 pm
by Jordi
Collar on the diff housing?

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:43 pm
by timwilks13
Was just about to say that Jordi, mine used to rattle around, then it go bashed around a bit and tightened itself up.

Could be the flywheel bolts, they make a funny rattling sound when not done up tight enough! (or so I hear)

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:45 pm
by Anton
My front propshaft made a noise a bit like loose change when the UJ got worn. New UJ and it was fine - the rear made a clicking sound before I changed it, so I think they can make a variety of noises depending on just how they're dying.

Grab your front propshaft and give it a wiggle, if it's sloppy then that's likely to be the culprit.

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:24 am
by Sirocksdude
Thanks everyone, will have a gander and see what I find. For some reason I reckon it could be front prop as mentioned had one fitted a while back and the mechanic that did it was a bit of a joke

Re: Funny noise when driving

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:01 pm
by 1995 Zuk
try removing the wife/gf/ mother inlaw from under the car, they like to be inside sometimes.