Recent content by doublem1

Hmmm. How do I check the handbrake drum? Also, when having some recent work done the mechanic showed us a little play in the prop shaft UJs. Could this also be a possibility?

I wouldnt put it down to a seized calliper. It sounds more engine or transmission related to me.

Sorry yes its a uk TD5 landy. Hand brake loosens off fine as far as I'm aware. It sounds like it could be from around the engine area. Like ive said its a loud noise. Difficult to describe. Like a deep bellow, screeching type sound. Only happens when pulling away in reverse or 1st. The sound is...

I have a 2002 2.5tdi that has a strange noise when pulling away when the engine is cold. Once warmed up it goes away. It's a loud noise, difficult to describe, like a cow mooing/vibrating sound. Anyone else had this issue before?

I'll keep trying that then. To put it into neautral, am I right in thinking that this should be achievable whilst the engine is off?

Further to my previous post, as I mistook the problem slightly.... It is stuck in High gear, but will select diff lock High. Which means I can slot the stick left to right with ease. However, the stick will NOT move forward (towards engine bay) in either diff lock or non-diff lock. It won't...

Ok, I have got the shroud off and cleaned it up, wd40'ed it etc. Still nothing. A bit of further information may be required as I mistook the problem slightly.... It is stuck in High gear, but will select diff lock High. However, the stick will NOT move forward (towards engine bay) in either...

Thanks for the help sp00k. And for the photo Steve!! Much appreciated.

Thanks Cowasaki and sp00k for the advice. I don't like the idea of forcing it too much. We need to take the gear knobs and interior plastics out anyway so I think this is what I'll do. It's pretty muddy underneath so I'm expecting mud and all sorts under there. So once I gain access to the...

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Brilliant. Thanks for the help :)

My apologies. However, I have just been informed that my father has tried it with the engine running and in first gear. But still solid.

Ah ok, because we were trying it with the engine off and obviously stood still. So is it ideal to change to diff lock when moving or even crawling? And obviously hi-lo when stationary?

Found this electrical connector under the middle seat whilst taking it out to give it a good clean. Anyone know what it's for? Should I be worried it's not connected to anything?

When you say on top of box, does that mean I will need to remove something to clean and lube it?