Weird Noise of my VTR!

16th August 2006, 13:56

I have a 2000 X reg vtr with 53k on the clock, and I was driving down the motorway this morning and a rubbing sort of noise started to happen. But whats strange is that it only started to make a noise when i took my foot of the accelerator and then when i put my foot back doen the noise went, so I am very confused!!
I was thinking maybe cambelt or alternator belt, can anyone give me some much needed help please!!

Thanks,

VTR_PHASE2

16th August 2006, 14:04

probs cv joint on driveshaft, when load is on e.g. you put your foot down it tightends up, when you decelerate no load so makes the noise, check your cv boots on the driveshafts to see if they are split.

16th August 2006, 14:14

Thanks alot matey, how much we looking at you rekon to get it done?
Is it a common fault on the saxo?

Regards

VTR_PHASE2

16th August 2006, 14:21

same as mine did, driveshaft. About 90 quid exchange for shaft and an hours labour or do it yourself

16th August 2006, 14:32

Same here. Kinda grinding knocking noise. And loadsa saxos get it, comes up quite alot.

16th August 2006, 15:57

Will I have to replace the whole shaft or just the CV joint??

16th August 2006, 16:19

if its just the cv split you should be able to repack it and just replace the cv joint, £20 supplied and fitted at a garage ie YOU remove the shaft, if they have to expect that to go to £40 per side.

16th August 2006, 16:20

but if the cv joint is damaged you can either just replace that or get a new shaft or scrap yard one.

16th August 2006, 16:27

I have exactly the same problem which has been going on for months. Thanks for shedding some light Ratty!

17th August 2006, 13:36

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i sorted my problem last night, my gator had jus come lose and all was needed was new grease and fitted back together properly and bobs your uncle all sorted.
All for a tenner of my mate whos a mechanic!!

Regards