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Adrian V8 90:
Sounds a bit like a knackered UJ to me if it only happens under
acceleration. Had similar symptons on mine 18 months ago, turned
out to be UJ on front prop shaft at the gearbox end. Couldn't feel any
play etc, when fitted, once i removed it, it was obvious - partially siezed.

Adrian

davidlandy:
mine developed a vibration when accelerating then a squeaking - located the propblem to the front prop.  And before i managed to change it it snapped whilst slowing down from 70mph on the A14 - not good, it has dented my chassis and floor pan on the passenger side. plus it was a tad scary with all of the noise and vibration. luckily I managed to pull up ok as it came off at the transfer box end rather than the front diff end.

I now have a new one on the way from Philtractor

 :shock:

Tigger:
If your wheel is moving then it's pretty certain to be a wheel bearing.  Get it changed ASAP... left too long it can damage the stub axle too and then a 20 quid repair becomes an 80 quid repair  :shock:

Wolfie:

--- Quote from: "Tigger" ---If your wheel is moving then it's pretty certain to be a wheel bearing.
--- End quote ---

It could also be a swivel bearing. If you get play when you hold the wheel at "six o'clock" AND at "quarter to three" then I would say wheel bearing. If you only get play at "six o'clock" then it's probably a swivel bearing".

Either way it's right to say  
--- Quote --- Get it changed ASAP... left too long it can damage the stub axle too and then a 20 quid repair becomes an 80 quid repair  :shock:
--- End quote ---

Been there, done that recently. It gets even more expensive when you start looking further and deciding that halfshafts aren't 100%

Regards

Wolfie

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