Very recently, like yesterday, heard a strange feint whirring/rumbling from, I think, somewhere in the transmission. It is there for a while then disappears. The frequency of the sound is not affected by depressing the clutch and it diminishes with road speed - not engine speed.
Any offers regarding the source and cause? Thanks.
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Forgot to say that the engine is diesel....
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Could be a wheel bearing, next time you hear it, note whether it is louder cornering in one direction than the other.
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Thanks. I tried the cornering procedure to determine wheel bearing or cv joints but it made no difference. Something tells me it is gear box related.
Nibbles
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Hi,
It may well be the diff bearings going. I had a similar noise on my previous Pug Diesel which was same year as yours. I had it repaired by a specialist gearbox firm and cost me circa £300. That was 4 years ago..... Apparently its a fairly common failure.
Hope this helps
Robin the Technician
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Mmm ...... It does sound unusual. What you say matches my gut feeling.
Today, other than first thing this morning, it has been quiet. Given that it's a 145000miles old Pug (that has provided me with pleasurable driving for all those miles), something like this does not come as a surprise.
Unless, there are any other suggestions I will sit back and wait for a bit, until it becomes more consistent and irritating before I venture to the local garage.
Thanks for your help
Nibbles
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I wouldn't worry about it, on of my XMs makes a noise like a tram at certain speeds but not generally in motorway driving, its done nearly 200,000 miles and I expect it will do at least another 100k.
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