Recent content by nickb834
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The front mount on the diff is in the same state as was before - not moved, so it's status should make no difference to this noise that only happens when turning (a car park say or moderate bend in the road) is my thinking? remember the only components changed are the VCU and the carrier...
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Well I never! did yours only do this when turning?
To be fair - I'm sure the drums and shoes need doing as they are looking pretty sh** from the outside but I'd never have thought this could be the cause. I wonder how that's possible........
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Replaced my VCU and bearings - on the drive, took ages!
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I've done a fair bit of maintenance on my TD4 FL1 of late. It's a 2002 with just over 70k on the clock (my late grandfathers car). It was parked on wet grass on a farm all it's life so it's "crusty" underneath but recoverable!
Anyhoo - having replaced both front driveshafts, water pump (that is...
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You need a decent scan tool but I'd suggest checking the solenoid for 5th gear is actuating.
As a shot to nothing, change the ATF - if it's past it's date and it's too "thin" or if it's too hot (oil cooler problems / hot climate?) then the pressure would be too low etc etc.
Without scanning it...