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Author Subject: 'Grinding' through steering
fletch

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I've got a problem which occurs when reversing after a journey. When I parallel park, after selecting reverse gear there is a loud grinding that you can also feel through the steering.

I have swapped out the PAS pump to no avail...
Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 03:25
fletch

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This grinding stops after 5-10 secs.
Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 03:25
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Wheel bearings?

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Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 03:35
petegti6

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Gearbox is f*cked Razz

Don't you have a solid lower mount? That makes everything sound and feel loud and horrible! LOL

How come you swapped the PAS pump?

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Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 03:36
fletch

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petegti6 wrote:
Gearbox is f*cked Razz

Don't you have a solid lower mount? That makes everything sound and feel loud and horrible! LOL

How come you swapped the PAS pump?


Thought pump bearings might be causing the noise.

Ive got a group N mount but that just adds vibration from 1200-1500rpm.

Im puzzled as when I start the car and reverse its fine. Only seems to be after a journey.
Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 14:01
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Changed your gearbox oil lately??

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Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 14:31
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Is it grinding when you actually start moving bud? Checked the gear linkages to make sure there's no play?

If not i'd say gearbox oil has to be a good shout, although it's only about a year since we last did it isn't it?

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Posted 26th Aug 2008 at 15:03
fletch

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smighall wrote:
Is it grinding when you actually start moving bud? Checked the gear linkages to make sure there's no play?

If not i'd say gearbox oil has to be a good shout, although it's only about a year since we last did it isn't it?


Gearbox oil done about a year ago or less.

It grinds when i start moving in reverse yeah. Weird how it only occurs after a journey though Meh

It doesn't feel like a linkeage issue.
Posted 27th Aug 2008 at 21:59
fletch

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Found out this now occurs in neutral when rolling back too Unsure
Posted 26th Sep 2008 at 20:02
fletch

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This is definately steering related, turning one way can start/stop the sound (when it occurs, that is, intermittently).

Pain in the arse to diagnose, nothing seems out of place or worn. Im guessing driveshafts, steering rack, or gearbox issue.

Posted 7th Nov 2008 at 17:47
al4x

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brakes would be my thought if the sliders aren't releasing fully or the pad has some grit attached. Otherwise wait till something breaks or it gets worse
Posted 7th Nov 2008 at 18:05
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al4x wrote:
brakes would be my thought if the sliders aren't releasing fully or the pad has some grit attached. Otherwise wait till something breaks or it gets worse


Agreed, it could be your front bakes, but first try this.
take the car for a spin to warm things up, plenty of braking, stop the car but don't go into reverse just yet, spin the steering wheel full lock left and right to check for the sound, if no sound then you can pretty much rule out any steering faults

i'd then check your front discs for excessive rust, when your brakes get hot and expand they can rub on the calipers, only slightly but enought to make a grinding sound.

If they are fine then i would check the steering ram for leaks, drive shaft outer cv joint or front springs, check to see if one of the springs has snapped near the top mount or the the top mount bearing are on the way out.

Sounds like a mission, good luck and let us know how you get on.
Posted 8th Nov 2008 at 07:08
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1. I had something simlar with a Front spring which broke about an inch from the top mount. took forever to realise that the spring had broken. made a noise when i turned right in reverse.

2. might be the gear lever control cable which wears over time and causes difficulty selecting reverse gear.

3. drive shaft?

edit: don't think it is no.2 on second thoughts Razz
Posted 8th Nov 2008 at 23:01
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Right 'box has had an oil change and an LSD fitted now. Still got the grinding in reverse.

Guess it's on to brakes and Cv joint inspection...
Posted 9th Mar 2009 at 21:16
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Fletch - Did you ever get to the bottom of this issue mate?? Unsure

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Posted 3rd Jan 2010 at 03:15
fletch

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I *think* it was the front brakes, but im not 100% sure.
Posted 4th Jan 2010 at 04:35
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Cheers mate, got exactly what you are describing at the moment. Got new suspension and brakes to go on, so we will see....

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