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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Wife just reported a "juddering" as she reversed in the drive.
Went out to investigate and on full lock "either way" she is indeed correct.
Most obvious explanation is a tyre rubbing but cant see anything obvious and it feels more of a substantial rubbing than a wheel arch.......
Any suggestions ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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 17th Feb 2011 8:23 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
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Grease the Steering Bump Stops, on full lock and especially reversing on lock you'll get a grinding screeching sound.
Check this thread out and the pics will show the place to slap a little grease on. 
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic7933.html
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| 17th Feb 2011 10:03 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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good man MacLeod,Copper grease at dawn it is .....  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 17th Feb 2011 10:19 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
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No probs, I've been there too. Its one of those noises you just hear £££££££'s needing to be spent. At least for once its possibly a cheap fix.
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| 17th Feb 2011 10:27 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Ok,quick update....
I have cleaned and copper-greased all 4 bump stops and it has made no difference.
I have tried pulling out of the drive using full lock , in all suspension settings,and it is at its worst in low range rock crawl mode.It almost feels like a car without a front diff....could the juddering be the tyre slipping as the diff is not working correctly ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 20th Feb 2011 4:52 pm |
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maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
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Lower wishbone bushes or bottom ball joints ??
Steve
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| 20th Feb 2011 5:55 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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latest update........its the front diff ! 
Currently sitting in a garage waiting for the warranty assessor to look it on Tuesday and decide if it is a "sudden mechanical failure" or wear and tear......even though there are bits of metal all through the diff oil and its knackered,all bets off on which way he will see it  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 4th Mar 2011 6:34 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Humble pie time  ....warranty company have agreed it is "sudden mechanical failure" and are going to pay up  .....was told no service exchange units around (confirmed by TLO) so its a new unit......which is best part of £600.....TLO tried to help but according to him the unit weighs 51kg so getting it up to Jockland by motorcycle courier was unfortunately a non-starter.......
Nick was very helpful though and just a shame I couldnt pass some business his way..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 9th Mar 2011 8:48 pm |
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maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
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OK, glad you got (are getting) it sorted - so million dollar question 
Which warranty company 
Steve
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| 9th Mar 2011 9:04 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Momentum ...offices in Perth and Newcastle.Spoke to a couple of their employees today,very helpful/polite/patient etc........after being a bit rude and pessimistic about my chances I have to take it all back.......the glass is now half full again..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 9th Mar 2011 9:08 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Car back.....drives like a dream .....the whine and vibration when lifting off the loud pedal on the motorway have disappeared,as has the full lock juddering at low speeds.
Well done Momentum warranties,and Andy White of Whites auto services,Edinburgh (was it Gordons or Bombay Sapphire ? ) for coming up with the goods,I now have the car I should have had all along......a jacked-up Rolls Royce 
Thanks also to Nick (TLO) for advice and help. "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 13th Mar 2011 9:57 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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MacLeod 313 wrote:Grease the Steering Bump Stops, on full lock and especially reversing on lock you'll get a grinding screeching sound.
Check this thread out and the pics will show the place to slap a little grease on.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic7933.html
For what its worth, the lock stops should be cleaned first, before greasing, otherwise the noise may not go away
O/T slightly, but I wonder how long before warranty companies stop covering D3's? My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 13th Mar 2011 10:10 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Quite soon.....the bill was £1k.....for a 3 month warranty of just over £100......thats not a great business model in my experience...... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 13th Mar 2011 10:12 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Disco_Mikey wrote:On the plus side, at least it was their pocket, and not yours
Indeed....there was a long,nervous wait of about 6 days before the assessor saw it then the work got authorised.I was all lined up for a BIG fight,but to be fair to them they didnt try and squeak out of it or impose any restrictions,so fair play to them.Bet they signed it through gritted teeth though "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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