Horrible Noises

1. jordannicholls Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Chislehurst Posts: 139 BLACK VTR

   #1 12th February 2010, 10:58

   Ive got a mk 2 saxo vtr on a "02" plate everything works fine apart from when ive been driving for over 20 mins and as soon as i put my clutch down it makes some really weird noise! its almost a humming noise but quite loud! it also happens when im doing arouing 40mph and take both feet off all pedals and the same noise happens.
   Just wondering if anyone new what this noise was and could give me any help? Nice 1
2. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

   #2 12th February 2010, 11:01

   hiya, im not an expert, im just takig from my experiance,
   
   i had the exact same problem, it was ok in 1-2 gear but soon as i went 3 or (above 40mph) i had the same noise,
   
   i'm having to change my gearbox & clutch.
   
   but it could be something not so extreame like low on gearbox oil.
   im sure you will get someone with more experiance to give u better idea.
3. benhunt22 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Plymouth Posts: 263 saxo

   #3 12th February 2010, 11:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by lizza hiya, im not an expert, im just takig from my experiance, i had the exact same problem, it was ok in 1-2 gear but soon as i went 3 or (above 40mph) i had the same noise, i'm having to change my gearbox & clutch. but it could be something not so extreame like low on gearbox oil. im sure you will get someone with more experiance to give u better idea.

   This is what i was going to write, if you can fit it your self its all good but if your like me then its going to be expensive!
4. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #4 12th February 2010, 12:01

   So it happens with the clutch pedal down AND at 40 with the clutch pedal not down.
   
   I would be looking at driveshaft/gearbox/Wheel bearing issues. Maybe get a local garage to have a look buddy.
5. walsh91 L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 Swansea Posts: 70 Arse to the floor Saxo VTR 2002

   #5 13th February 2010, 16:11

   hi im having the same problem as you, does the noise sound anything like this?
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Yp4NAn9wQ
6. jordannicholls Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Chislehurst Posts: 139 BLACK VTR

   #6 13th February 2010, 17:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by walsh91 hi im having the same problem as you, does the noise sound anything like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Yp4NAn9wQ

   yehhh mate thats exactly the same as me mate! its soo frustrating! have you found out what the problem is?
7. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

   #7 13th February 2010, 17:36

   Im 99% sure thats driveshaft matey! You press down on the accelerator or sometimes glide along and it will hum away! Changed my passenger driveshaft and it went! Turned out my CV boot had come off and shit was everywhere (Grit,grease, all sorts of grime)
   
   Hope this helps!!
8. mendy Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 stives Posts: 413 vtS and rs125

   #8 13th February 2010, 17:38

   mine sounds like that and ive just been told its my drive shaft. it had no grease on it so new 1 on monday
9. jordannicholls Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Chislehurst Posts: 139 BLACK VTR

   #9 13th February 2010, 17:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tufty Im 99% sure thats driveshaft matey! You press down on the accelerator or sometimes glide along and it will hum away! Changed my passenger driveshaft and it went! Turned out my CV boot had come off and shit was everywhere (Grit,grease, all sorts of grime) Hope this helps!!

   Thanks alot for the help mate! how much was it to replace?
10. Slugshead Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cardiff Posts: 1087 1.4 Red Westcoast Mk2 Posi Blue VTS

    #10 13th February 2010, 18:41

    Cv joint or the thurst bearing
11. walsh91 L-plater Joined: Dec 2008 Swansea Posts: 70 Arse to the floor Saxo VTR 2002

    #11 13th February 2010, 20:35

    I think its my drive shaft as the cv boot has sprayed all its grease out.
    
    How much would it be for a garage to replace a drive shaft inc labour?
12. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

    #12 13th February 2010, 21:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by walsh91 I think its my drive shaft as the cv boot has sprayed all its grease out. How much would it be for a garage to replace a drive shaft inc labour?

    The metal belt holding the gaitor could have just snapped. Check that before buying a whole new driveshaft.
    
    Mine done the same, spraying grease everywhere. Put some grease in it, Put a jubilee clip on it, tighten it and now its fine.
13. Slugshead Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cardiff Posts: 1087 1.4 Red Westcoast Mk2 Posi Blue VTS

    #13 14th February 2010, 11:04

    I done my driveshaft myself on my westcoast, traded in the old one for refurb so it cost me £40 for the new one (including cv joint) and about an hours work...
14. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

    #14 14th February 2010, 16:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jordannicholls Thanks alot for the help mate! how much was it to replace?

    No problem, well cost me 42£ for a new driveshaft (gave mine back in exchange)
    
    And then got sparco_tom on here to fit it, took him 10 mins!