Propshaft

[Thunderbird17]

Hi all, I've just recently had a droning noise from underneath which is a low volume moaning sound.
It's only occurs in way home from work at low speed and then vanishing?
I'm thinking of worse case scenario of dry diff or propshaft!!?
I'm gonna take all the under panels off and lube everything in sight.
Maybe change diff oils.

 

[Thunderbird17]

Hi all, I've just recently had a droning noise from underneath which is a low volume moaning sound.
It's only occurs in way home from work at low speed and then vanishing?
I'm thinking of worse case scenario of dry diff or propshaft!!?
I'm gonna take all the under panels off and lube everything in sight.
Maybe change diff oils.

Was adding is changing out the propshaft a big job... expensive?

 

[Stratman]

While you're under there check the parking brake cable isn't rubbing against the propshaft. The clips become brittle and break and it can cause all sorts of strange noises.

 

[W1ghty]

Was adding is changing out the propshaft a big job... expensive?

How old is your car ?
What mileage ?

 

[Thunderbird17]

How old is your car ?
What mileage ?

2012 c220 cdi , 96000 miles

 

[m80]

It's time for new diff oil anyway.

Fuchs Titan Sintopoid, FE SAE 75W-85, about 1.5 L

Mark each end of prop and joining flange, to be sure it goes back as came off, look for bearing slop / rumble, uj clicking / seizure.

 

[Thunderbird17]

It's time for new diff oil anyway.

Fuchs Titan Sintopoid, FE SAE 75W-85, about 1.5 L

Mark each end of prop and joining flange, to be sure it goes back as came off, look for bearing slop / rumble, uj clicking / seizure.

Thanks will do

 

[Trickythemerc]

If it stops when turning left it could well be the park brake cable problem.

 

[Thunderbird17]

If it stops when turning left it could well be the park brake cable problem.

No ...on straight A30. Weird?

 

[W1ghty]

Old worn tyres ?

 

[W1ghty]

Broken exhaust brackets can make funny droning noises

 

[Ted]

Maybe change diff oils.

Make sure you remove the filler plug before removing the drain plug