Re: Clattering noise update

["'84 Scirocco" <scirocco@macslut.org>]

Just out of curiosity, did you check your brake hardware? Especially the
anti-rattle clips.

Greg



on 5/1/01 14:06, Stuart Castledine at s.castledine@ntlworld.com wrote:

> Thanks for the suggestions - the wheel bolts were tight & it has alloys, so
> no wheel covers. There is an ex-mechanic at work, so I took him out in it to
> demonstrate the noise. He's sure it's not CV joints because this is more a
> metallic clatter than a deep clonking noise. The noise seemed to get quieter
> on the way home...
> 
> When I got home, I drained the gearbox oil. There were about 20 tiny metal
> fragments in the oil, the largest being around 4 x 2 x 2 mm. Not what I was
> hoping to see.
> 
> Can anyone in the UK recommend a source for a recon gearbox? This is my only
> car so I need one ASAP.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Stuart
> 
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St. Louis, MO
'84 Scirocco
'88 Sable Wagon (for the dog)
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