(pics added) driveshaft rubbing. looking for 2nd opinion.

1. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

   #1 10th March 2010, 09:40

   i have a rubbing and grinding noise when i am on full lock or going around a sharp bent. i thought it was the knackered driveshaft but after looking at it last night while fixing another problem i noticed that the drivers side driveshaft is actually rubbing on the actual car on the piece of metal that connects to the bottom arm(if that makes sense).
   
   am i right in thinking that the problem is caused by a worn/broken engine mounting ( the one on by the ECU).
   or could it be something else?
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 10th March 2010, 09:44

   could be rear engine mount on wrong?
   
   It shouldn't be rubbing on anything really - any chance of a picture?
3. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

   #3 10th March 2010, 09:54

   the back gearbox one you mean raunchz, that would make sense seen as i changed the gearbox not so long ago and it didnt make the noise before.
   i'll try my best get a picture uploaded which in the hour.
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 10th March 2010, 10:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by lizza the back gearbox one you mean raunchz, that would make sense seen as i changed the gearbox not so long ago and it didnt make the noise before. i'll try my best get a picture uploaded which in the hour.

   yeh the rear gearbox mount - if you turn it round 180degrees = problem solved
5. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

   #5 10th March 2010, 10:27

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   sorry about the poor quality its the only camera i had at hand.
6. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

   #6 10th March 2010, 13:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz yeh the rear gearbox mount - if you turn it round 180degrees = problem solved

   right i've done as you said turned the mounting 180degrees, and its not worked,
   could the mounting be worn? or could it be something else?
7. user_33380 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P

   #7 10th March 2010, 13:44

   Wow Lizza that looks rough. You haven't bent the fron't lower suspension arm at all have you?
8. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #8 10th March 2010, 13:58

   looks a strange one tbh.
   
   The only thing I can think of is that the driveshaft effectively connects the gearbox and the strut.
   
   So i'd check the strut is all on okay, seated in the balljoint and the wishbone is secure.
   
   Then check the gearbox, all the mounts okay ?
9. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #9 10th March 2010, 14:00

   Rear wishbone mount mullered?
10. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #10 10th March 2010, 17:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rez Wow Lizza that looks rough. You haven't bent the fron't lower suspension arm at all have you?

    no, or not that i have noticed or i mean i havent hit anything.
11. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #11 10th March 2010, 17:30

    im going back down garage to have another look as its worrying me, so i'll let you know my findings.
12. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #12 10th March 2010, 18:00

    cant get down to the garage till later on my mates gone to the gym, so it will have to wait.
    
    but until i get it looked at do you think i will be SAFE to DRIVE it. nothings going fall out.
13. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #13 10th March 2010, 18:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lizza cant get down to the garage till later on my mates gone to the gym, so it will have to wait. but until i get it looked at do you think i will be SAFE to DRIVE it. nothings going fall out.

    I wouldn't drive it personally until you know what's causing it - if the driveshaft isn't buggered, then must be a missalignment between the strut and the gearbox - either way not something I'd want to drive on ?
14. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #14 10th March 2010, 18:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz I wouldn't drive it personally until you know what's causing it - if the driveshaft isn't buggered, then must be a missalignment between the strut and the gearbox - either way not something I'd want to drive on ?

    ok that will be that then, car not going anywhere lol, cheers raunhz
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 10th March 2010, 18:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lizza ok that will be that then, car not going anywhere lol, cheers raunhz

    No worries, it just means you can't do anymore damage/risk crashing it.
    
    You recently changed the gearbox?
    
    I'd check all the mounts are okay, nice and tight - then check the gearbox is tight against the engine.
    
    You sure the rear gearbox mount is the right way up? what happens if you turn it round and bolt it upto the engine?
16. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #16 10th March 2010, 18:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz No worries, it just means you can't do anymore damage/risk crashing it. You recently changed the gearbox? I'd check all the mounts are okay, nice and tight - then check the gearbox is tight against the engine. You sure the rear gearbox mount is the right way up? what happens if you turn it round and bolt it upto the engine?

    yeah that would make sense, cant do no more damage.
    
    i changed the box about a month ago and its been like it ever since.
    
    i thought i took a pic of the mount after i turned it round but it turned out be a video.
    i hope you can see it ok.
    
    
    
    http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=mounting.flv
17. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #17 10th March 2010, 18:53

    mount on upside down in the video
    
    from memory the longest distance from the centre of the rubber bush to the bolt hole on the mount goes at the bottom

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18. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #18 10th March 2010, 18:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz mount on upside down in the video from memory the longest distance from the centre of the rubber bush to the bolt hole on the mount goes at the bottom

    lol omg hang my head in shame lol,
    
    i'll get onto later/tomorow
    
    ffs what a tit.
19. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #19 10th March 2010, 18:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lizza lol omg hang my head in shame lol, i'll get onto later/tomorow ffs what a tit.

    No worries - should be pretty quick to change !
    
    I've done it myself don't worry, hence my first question in this thread

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20. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #20 11th March 2010, 11:16

    turned it around this morning, its stopped rubbing nice one raunchz,
    thanks given ( twice i think lol)
21. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

    #21 11th March 2010, 14:16

    So this doesn't end up a dead thread for searches am i right in saying the lower engine mount is upside down?
22. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #22 11th March 2010, 14:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lizza turned it around this morning, its stopped rubbing nice one raunchz, thanks given ( twice i think lol)

    No problemo
    
    Rear gearbox mount on upside down /thread

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