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Big G:
1998 300 Defender
Some strange metallic noises occur intermittantly from this area. No problem selecting gears. Occasional bump and click sound when moving off.

Gearbox or transfer box on way out?

Best course of action?

All help appreciated.

lambert:
Bump and click suggest one or more prop shaft universal joints, lift one wheel per axle and rotate appropriate prop back and forth by hand to check for play.

Big G:
Mr Lambert Sir,

I will do exacerly as you suggest for a start. If I know all the UJs are good then take it from there. Other than the bump and click the other noise seems in time with propshaft, its a spinning tinkleing sound that comes and goes! Could this be down to a driveshaft UJ? One near the transfer box? Thanks so far by the way.

MuddyMike:
If its coming from the front of the vehicle it could also be a CV joint. They make a tinkleing sound when on lock as they start to fail.

Mike

Big G:
Thanks Mike. Is CV same as swivel?  How would I check for possible failure?

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