23-01-2016, 10:56 PM
Hi
Recently picked up a 2002 1.4 306, and it makes a lovely grinding/grumbling noise 30mph onwards from the front end which gets quite loud as the speed increases. Doesn't matter if it is in gear or accelerating/decelerating. I've checked the wheel bearings and there is no play but the offside is pretty stiff compared the nearside so I am suspecting them anyway. However I've read a lot about how poor the MA gearboxes are with weak diff bearings so wondering if it could be that instead? What are the typical symptoms of a common failing box?
I also jacked the car up on one side at a time and drove it in gear - this recreates the noise on both sides.
Thanks
Recently picked up a 2002 1.4 306, and it makes a lovely grinding/grumbling noise 30mph onwards from the front end which gets quite loud as the speed increases. Doesn't matter if it is in gear or accelerating/decelerating. I've checked the wheel bearings and there is no play but the offside is pretty stiff compared the nearside so I am suspecting them anyway. However I've read a lot about how poor the MA gearboxes are with weak diff bearings so wondering if it could be that instead? What are the typical symptoms of a common failing box?
I also jacked the car up on one side at a time and drove it in gear - this recreates the noise on both sides.
Thanks