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jim_lewis1
Joined: 05 Mar 2016 Posts: 122 Location: Cardiff
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 21:25 Post subject: where near Pontypridd for transmission service on L400? |
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Hi all,
there's been a rumbling noise from the rear of my van since I got it a couple of years ago. It doesn't seem to be getting worse, but I don't like to just ignore it.
My local garages are the usual 'it's an import, we can't touch it' brigade and anyway I'd rather be sure the person looking at it is familiar with the Delica.
In short, does anyone know where I can take my van to be checked out properly, in the Pontypridd area?
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 19:04 Post subject: |
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Have you checked the rear Diff oil
Could be propshaft UJ's.
2 ways to check - 1) Does the noise change when altering the throttle If it does, that often points to UJ's
2) You need to get under vehicle, hand brake ON, gear in Neutral.
Grasp the propshaft close to the rear UJ, see/feel if the prop moves up/down & left/right.
Do same test at front end of propshaft.
Also, using two hands, one either side of each UJ, try to twist the prop, see/feel if there is rotation in the UJ
Other reasons = Not uncommon is noisy diff, (which my car has) . Axle bearings. Or diff bearings - is very rare.
If looking at a rear axle - Any garage that sez "Its an import" must have amateurs working in there.
'Cos bog standard car rear axles are "much of a muchness" all work the same way.
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jim_lewis1
Joined: 05 Mar 2016 Posts: 122 Location: Cardiff
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jim_lewis1
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 20:03 Post subject: |
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Also, are the UJs themselves an off the shelf item to replace? |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 20:16 Post subject: |
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Hi, Jim. Milner Offroad should have some of the parts you may need. I fitted one of their rear prop-shaft UJ spiders on my L300 a few years back, and its still going strong. I think there's a 'how to' somewhere. There shouldn't be any play in the UJs themselves, but there will be a surprising amount of rotational play in the diff gears. My L300 has grease nipples on the UJs, and I give them a couple of pumps with the gun every year. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jim_lewis1
Joined: 05 Mar 2016 Posts: 122 Location: Cardiff
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 17:25 Post subject: |
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Just bumping this as my request was actually for mechanic recommendations in the Pontypridd area |
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robaurdu Lifetime member
Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Posts: 466 Location: Tonypandy, RCT, Wales
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 20:32 Post subject: |
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Speak to Dave at the new road garage in Treherbert. Decent bloke, doesn’t take the piss with his prices, and does a bloody good job. He is used to working on mine
01443 771336. |
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