Rumble / Clonking

[BaJ]

Hi all,

Got a weird problem that's developed on my Williams recently, there' appears to be some kind of rumbling/clonking noise coming from the front end.

If I'm on the accelerator, no noise.
If I'm on the brakes, no noise.

But if I'm off of both and coasting in gear then there's a rumbley ticking noise that seems to change pitch in relation to the speed of the wheels turning. For example at low speed it's kind of "tick .. tick .. tick", where as at a higher speed it blends into a ticky rumble .... if that makes sense.

Any ideas what to check?

Cheers

[MatBrown]

Pop round and take me out for a spin.


Mat.

[BaJ]

Ah my saviour! :D

I must apologise, I spotted you in Tesco the other week but had one of those moments ... "I know that guy, but where from!?" ... I then remembered on the way out who you were, apologies :oops:

You about tomorrow evening by any chance?

[MatBrown]

Yeah, i'm in tonight but already got a couple of people coming round.
They shouldn't be here that long tho.


Mat.

[BaJ]

Right, Mat seems to think it might be the drivers side driveshaft, anyone know where I can pick one up?

Looking on Eurocarparts, they have two (part num: 654745320 or 654745321), it's not even clear which side these are for, but both of these mention an ABS fitment, where as mine is a Williams 2 without ABS.

Does anyone know if these would fit?

Cheers

[MatBrown]

Even if they are listed as abs they will fit yours fine.


Mat.

[Daz.]

Thats your fault for seperating that poor box from the shafts! :D

You replaced that heat shield yet boyo?

[Daz.]

Hi all,

Got a weird problem that's developed on Daz's Williams recently



Better.

[MatrixGuy]

Hmmm, i keep getting a rumbling noise from my engine.

[BaJ]

Daz!

Think you might be right, that refurbished box works a treat mind :) Still no new heat-shield yet though.

It might not even be my Williams much longer, once this gremlin is sorted then she'll be off to a new home! :shock: