RallyeP6
Post #1
Hi to all you knowledgeable folk out there, just bought myself a Xsara 1.4 with the MA geabox, to use as a run around while I start work on the 306.Bought it cheap with a noise coming either from the gearbox or diveshafts. While driving in any gear with my foot on the throttle its perfect but when I take my foot off the gas and coast it makes a knocking/ticking sound which seems to be coming from the drive shaft area or even the gearbox. Its a regular noise probably at driveshaft speed not wheel speed and will make the noise even coasting in neutral or with my foot on the clutch between gear changes.
Jacked the car up on Sunday and checked around under the engine but can't see anything rubbing or close to rubbing on the driveshafts. Rotated both wheels, pulled and pushed the driveshafts and it all feels ok without any noise or vibration anywhere. Started the engine and put it in second gear, let the wheels rotate and still no noise except for an occasional clonk that comes from the diff or bell housing.
The only thing was that the right hand wheel, longer shaft turned very little compared to the other wheel/shaft, I think this is normal though.
Clutch biting point feels alright, clutch lever sounds a bit squeeky though and all the gears go in and out without problem.
So now I'm unsure which driveshaft to change or put another gearbox in.
Anyone know of another diagnosis I could try out please.
Rouben.
Posted 8th Feb 2016 at 13:57
