dcioccarelli
Dominic Cioccarelli
Hi all,
I just got back to Munich from Zurich (about 350 KMs) and I seem to have a bit of a problem. On the way there, I noticed a "clunking" sound coming from the back of the car (right hand side) whenever took a slow, sharpish right hand curve (such as a curved exit or entry ramp). I made a mental note to check the CV joints on that side when I got back, although I have never heard of CV joints going on an X1/9 before (I did inspect the rubber gators which seemed to be o.k.).
The trip back was o.k. but as soon as I got about 50 KMs from Munich a loud screaming sound started to emanate from the back of the car. It was certainly not related to the engine and I have once experienced a similar sound from a broken bearing in the water pump. This was similar in that the sound would come and go, but seemed to be gearbox related (2nd gear was better than others when the sound was present). That said, I did experience the sound with the clutch in (although slightly softer) and even once in neutral.
My suspicion is that there is something amiss in the differential, as this could confirm both issues. Has anyone got any other suggestions? I would be very thankful if neither issue was gearbox related as I have no desire to pull it out :wink2:.
Cheers,
Dom.
PS: Serves me right for driving in winter...
I just got back to Munich from Zurich (about 350 KMs) and I seem to have a bit of a problem. On the way there, I noticed a "clunking" sound coming from the back of the car (right hand side) whenever took a slow, sharpish right hand curve (such as a curved exit or entry ramp). I made a mental note to check the CV joints on that side when I got back, although I have never heard of CV joints going on an X1/9 before (I did inspect the rubber gators which seemed to be o.k.).
The trip back was o.k. but as soon as I got about 50 KMs from Munich a loud screaming sound started to emanate from the back of the car. It was certainly not related to the engine and I have once experienced a similar sound from a broken bearing in the water pump. This was similar in that the sound would come and go, but seemed to be gearbox related (2nd gear was better than others when the sound was present). That said, I did experience the sound with the clutch in (although slightly softer) and even once in neutral.
My suspicion is that there is something amiss in the differential, as this could confirm both issues. Has anyone got any other suggestions? I would be very thankful if neither issue was gearbox related as I have no desire to pull it out :wink2:.
Cheers,
Dom.
PS: Serves me right for driving in winter...