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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: paranoid android on January 27, 2009, 09:22:40

Title: squealling noise from underside
Post by: paranoid android on January 27, 2009, 09:22:40: i recently went on the motor way on friday the car was fine on the way back seemed ok but after i got off the motor way i noticed a high pitched squeal coming from my car it builds with the revs is as far as i can tell and its just near the gearbox cant tell exactly where. im stumped anyone know anything about it please help. all help appreciated thanks
josh
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: V8MoneyPit on January 27, 2009, 09:53:43: Does it build with engine revs or road speed?

If road speed, it might be a UJ on it's way out. If it has dried up, they tend to sqeal.
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: J.D. on January 27, 2009, 14:21:45: I would think its a UJ on the way out or, which is even worse, the propshaft bolts are loose, both meit having a look before you drive it again.

Does it continue if you put the clutch in while driving?
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: paranoid android on January 27, 2009, 17:04:57: well it continues all the time, it starts as soon as i turn it on without even driving, but it does build with revs.? im very lost on this one.
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: bogie on January 27, 2009, 17:15:23: if it happens when stationary it must b alternator,ps pump ,belts,clutch thrust bearing(not sure on this 1)
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: paranoid android on January 27, 2009, 17:39:04: well i can hear it inside the car and its coming from near the gear box i believe
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: Landy Andy on January 27, 2009, 19:42:13: Stupid metal shield behind brake disc, real common, but difficult sound to get direction on.

Andy
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: L90OOK on January 27, 2009, 19:49:49: Quote from: Landy Andy on January 27, 2009, 19:42:13
Stupid metal shield behind brake disc, real common, but difficult sound to get direction on.

Andy
Whilst stationary :-k :lol:
I'd have a guess the alternator is on its way out :roll:
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: topless matt on January 27, 2009, 20:00:46: Water pump on its way out?
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: V8MoneyPit on January 28, 2009, 17:56:44: Quote from: paranoid android on January 27, 2009, 17:39:04
well i can hear it inside the car and its coming from near the gear box i believe

Isn't the turbo in that area?
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: Frankie-Boy on January 28, 2009, 17:58:21: How about clutch release bearing?
Title: Re: squealling noise from underside
Post by: J.D. on January 29, 2009, 18:31:57: Take all the drive belts off and spin the pulleys on the engine, if any of them have play in them or sound rough. You've found the problem.