Strange new noise in Landcruiser 80 series
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 19, 2005 at 15:23
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scottywiper
Driving around today, I went over a couple of very small bumps on the road and heard a metallic grinding-rubbing type noise for a second or so from the driver’s side underneath. Seemed to be coming from towards the front wheel.
On the way
home, I heard the same thing again, but this time it was longer. Lasting maybe five seconds.
The last one really concerned me, felt the shuddering through the cabin and thought I might have to pull over, but then it stopped.
It was the first time I had driven it in 3 days.
Mechanic is going to have a look at it tomorrow, anyone on here got any idea what it might be?
Cheers,
Scotty
Reply By: scottywiper - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2005 at 19:06
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2005 at 19:06
Thanks guys,
Had the tyre off this arvo but can't see anything untoward.
Took it for a spin earlier and it happened again, this time for a minute or so until I stopped.
The rubbing-grinding noise slowed as I did, which does indeed point to the front tyre in some way. It kind of felt like the park brake was on when it happened, and the vibration felt a bit like the tyre was coming loose.
At least now I have some ideas to throw at the mechanic tomorrow.
Might
test it again now.
Cheers,
Scotty
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Reply By: Max - Sydney - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2005 at 20:04
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2005 at 20:04
Scotty
Try reversing down the drive faster than normal, and throw on the brakes hard a couple of times. You can get a stone caught in the caliper somewhere, and doing that can chuck it out.
And, being Jonah, did you
test the wheel for excess bearing play while it was jacked up? Could be a stuffed bearing in the early stages.
Lets know what the mechanic found, and hope its cheap.
Max
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