Odd noise and stuff
05-29-2004, 05:52 PM
#21
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
Thanks Mike/Doug for the ujoint suggestions.
Dave
On Sat, 29 May 2004 16:21:59 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>You sure could be describing a blown u-joint.
>
>You need to block the wheels and put it in neutral to unload the
>driveshaft and go under and inspect and twist and turn the u-joints.
>
>He has 2 on the back driveshaft, 3 on the front and 1 out near each
>front wheel.
>
>I suspect the rear from your description.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
>"David C. Moller" wrote:
>>
>> Buddy of mine contacted me today, asking if I knew what was going on
>> with his Jeep. I'm at a loss, hoping someone here might have a
>> suggestion. Here's his description:
>>
>> "i was driving home from work yesterday, when all of a sudden WHUMP -
>> it was like I applied the brakes hard and quicky...then let off them
>> to keep moving
>>
>> but since then, whenever I'm moving - I hear this click click clikc
>> click sound that increases as I go faster. Also, I feel the vibration
>> of it when i hold the shifter in my hand..."
>>
>> The sound only occurs when moving, and increases with speed. Putting
>> the Jeep in neutral does NOT eliminate the sound. Sounded like simply
>> a rock in the tire tread to me, but he apparently verified that's not
>> the case. Suggestions?
>>
>> Dave
>> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
Dave
On Sat, 29 May 2004 16:21:59 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>You sure could be describing a blown u-joint.
>
>You need to block the wheels and put it in neutral to unload the
>driveshaft and go under and inspect and twist and turn the u-joints.
>
>He has 2 on the back driveshaft, 3 on the front and 1 out near each
>front wheel.
>
>I suspect the rear from your description.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
>"David C. Moller" wrote:
>>
>> Buddy of mine contacted me today, asking if I knew what was going on
>> with his Jeep. I'm at a loss, hoping someone here might have a
>> suggestion. Here's his description:
>>
>> "i was driving home from work yesterday, when all of a sudden WHUMP -
>> it was like I applied the brakes hard and quicky...then let off them
>> to keep moving
>>
>> but since then, whenever I'm moving - I hear this click click clikc
>> click sound that increases as I go faster. Also, I feel the vibration
>> of it when i hold the shifter in my hand..."
>>
>> The sound only occurs when moving, and increases with speed. Putting
>> the Jeep in neutral does NOT eliminate the sound. Sounded like simply
>> a rock in the tire tread to me, but he apparently verified that's not
>> the case. Suggestions?
>>
>> Dave
>> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
05-29-2004, 06:43 PM
#22
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
Yes, as you said.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
05-29-2004, 06:43 PM
#23
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
Yes, as you said.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
05-29-2004, 06:43 PM
#24
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
Yes, as you said.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
05-29-2004, 06:43 PM
#25
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
Yes, as you said.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> that was the case?
>
> Dave
05-29-2004, 06:44 PM
#26
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
The vehicle moving spins up the transmission from the driveshaft.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
05-29-2004, 06:44 PM
#27
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
The vehicle moving spins up the transmission from the driveshaft.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
05-29-2004, 06:44 PM
#28
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
The vehicle moving spins up the transmission from the driveshaft.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
05-29-2004, 06:44 PM
#29
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Posts: n/a
Re: Odd noise and stuff
The vehicle moving spins up the transmission from the driveshaft.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Yes, as you said.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill... but would the sound/problem exist even in neutral if
> > that was the case?
> >
> > Dave
05-29-2004, 10:01 PM
#30
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Re: Odd noise and stuff
on a similar line, a blown wheel-bearing perhaps ?
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40B8F0E7.C9C05BC@sympatico.ca...
> You sure could be describing a blown u-joint.
>
> You need to block the wheels and put it in neutral to unload the
> driveshaft and go under and inspect and twist and turn the u-joints.
>
> He has 2 on the back driveshaft, 3 on the front and 1 out near each
> front wheel.
>
> I suspect the rear from your description.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Buddy of mine contacted me today, asking if I knew what was going on
> > with his Jeep. I'm at a loss, hoping someone here might have a
> > suggestion. Here's his description:
> >
> > "i was driving home from work yesterday, when all of a sudden WHUMP -
> > it was like I applied the brakes hard and quicky...then let off them
> > to keep moving
> >
> > but since then, whenever I'm moving - I hear this click click clikc
> > click sound that increases as I go faster. Also, I feel the vibration
> > of it when i hold the shifter in my hand..."
> >
> > The sound only occurs when moving, and increases with speed. Putting
> > the Jeep in neutral does NOT eliminate the sound. Sounded like simply
> > a rock in the tire tread to me, but he apparently verified that's not
> > the case. Suggestions?
> >
> > Dave
> > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40B8F0E7.C9C05BC@sympatico.ca...
> You sure could be describing a blown u-joint.
>
> You need to block the wheels and put it in neutral to unload the
> driveshaft and go under and inspect and twist and turn the u-joints.
>
> He has 2 on the back driveshaft, 3 on the front and 1 out near each
> front wheel.
>
> I suspect the rear from your description.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> > Buddy of mine contacted me today, asking if I knew what was going on
> > with his Jeep. I'm at a loss, hoping someone here might have a
> > suggestion. Here's his description:
> >
> > "i was driving home from work yesterday, when all of a sudden WHUMP -
> > it was like I applied the brakes hard and quicky...then let off them
> > to keep moving
> >
> > but since then, whenever I'm moving - I hear this click click clikc
> > click sound that increases as I go faster. Also, I feel the vibration
> > of it when i hold the shifter in my hand..."
> >
> > The sound only occurs when moving, and increases with speed. Putting
> > the Jeep in neutral does NOT eliminate the sound. Sounded like simply
> > a rock in the tire tread to me, but he apparently verified that's not
> > the case. Suggestions?
> >
> > Dave
> > http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm