"R" reg Disco with noise from the front end under accleration

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Firecat

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• Aug 12, 2009

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Hi Guys I have an "R" Disco GS and it has developed a noise coming from I think the front drivers side (Sorry not very mechanical ) when I accelerate like metal to metal if I lift off the throttle no noise if I knock it into neutral no noise?

Expensive to fix probably but don't want a garage cheating me roughly how much and what might be the problem? Please

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Firecat

 

andyb66

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• Aug 12, 2009

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That sounds like it could be front prop shaft or front axle related. I know not very specific

Is it a one-off noise as you apply throttle or is a 'tapping' in relation to road or engine speed.

 

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• Aug 12, 2009

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Check the prop uj's

 

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Dent

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• Aug 12, 2009

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Snap

 

discool

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• Aug 12, 2009

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As andyb66 above more info is required also is there any vibration or clonks when taking up the drive, both characteristic of worn prop shaft uj's.

 

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Firecat

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• Aug 13, 2009

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Cheers thanks Guys I'm taking it to the garage on Monday so we'll see what they say Proshaft UJ's were my favourite but I worried about driveshaft!.

No noise in neutral only accelerating and there is a slight clunk as you take up the drive now that you mention it.