"Nick /////" <reply@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Hi NG,
>>
>> I have a Bravo (N reg 1995 approx 96k) with a problem and I'm hoping
that
>> somebody here will help. I am not very mechanically minded so I will
try
>> and explain as best I can.
>>
>> Went to leave work the other day and reversed as normal and though that
>> it didn't sound right. Put full lock on to pull off and it made loud
>> clonking noises. These noises continued all the way home and it also
>> seemed to struggle to pull off from a standstill. Occasionally, there
was
>> also a 'flapping' sound. Had no problems getting it into gear or using
>> the clutch.
>>
>> Anyway, got it on the jack today thinking that perhaps a bearing had
gone
>> but there doesn't appear to be any play in either front wheel. However,
>> when I turn the wheels by hand they both make some odd noises. There is
a
>> wub-wub-wub noise which comes and goes. The wheels also lock until I
give
>> them a good shove. If I turn the wheel forward and then back it really
>> locks. I am guessing that whatever it is, it is affecting both wheels
but
>> have no other ideas.
>>
>> Any suggestions anyone?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Glenn
> Sounds like you have extreme CV joint (constant velocity) problems.
> CV joints are the articulated joints that allow the wheels to turn
> (left/right) whilst being driven through the drive shafts.
>
> You will have at least two CV joints. The out ones are located directly
> behind the wheel hubs and have the drive shafts going into them. The
> second pair are either near the gearbox (each side) or integral with the
> gearbox.
>
> Jack the car up and secure on stands, one wheel at a time, and rotate
> wheel with one hand whilst holding the drive shaft with the other. Look
> and feel for play and noise. May get worse with the wheels on full
> steering lock. WARNING! usual safety please. Rotating the steering
with
> any wheel in contact with the ground whist the vehicle is on jack &
stands
> WILL potentially make the jacking unsafe. Lower and re-jack between
> steering rotations!
>
> Nick /////
Thanks for the reply. The problem is now big time - no forward gears at
all.
Time to get rid.
Thanks again.
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