Crunching in the rear, "82 Volvo 240DL"

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by jnicholls24, Oct 18, 2005.

  1. jnicholls24

    jnicholls24 Guest

    ok First off I just drove 3200 KM from Oklahoma to here in Canada. Lets
    see where do I start? Well when I would head to work in the morning I
    would hear a tick sound from the rear end. When getting the car to move
    forward in first gear. As if a CV join is loose in the back? Well now
    that I've travelled pretty far that sound is still there however at
    lower speeds say below 110KM/hr it humms as if something is rubbing the
    tires? Not possible believe me :). However at low speeds like 10-20km,
    when I get the car moving again I hear some crunching sounds from the
    rear end, or atleast I think its the rear end. The car still shifts
    fine and it never slips and I mean never. So I have no clue what could
    be causing this odd behavior. Thanks for any help provided.



    Josh
     
    jnicholls24, Oct 18, 2005
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  2. jnicholls24

    Randy G. Guest

    Doesn't sound good.

    - Have you checked the level of lube in the differential? DO IT NOW!
    If it has been run low at those speeds for that amount of time it may
    be too late.
    - The U joint at the differential may be going. They do "click" when
    going dry and about to fail.
    - It could be a wheel bearing. After a short drive trying not to use
    the brakes, remove the hub caps and see if one wheel center is hotter
    than the other. Could also indicate a dragging brake- maybe an
    emergency brake shoe...?

    In any case, get it looked after, and do it today! It will cost less
    to have a mechanic look at it than to get it towed from the middle of
    nowhere in Saskatchewan!



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    "Shelby" & "Kate"
     
    Randy G., Oct 18, 2005
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