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A transmission doesn’t just wake up one day and blow itself out. It wears down in silence. It warns you in whispers—until the ...
Hello everyone, please help me with your wisdom. Its the 1.6 Flywheel and Clutch system at it again. Sorry if the post is longer than expected, ...
I am considering buying a 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 Diesel imported from Poland with 223,000 kilometres on it. While test-driving it, I noticed a grinding noise when shifting into second gear ...
Gear grinding can happen for a lot of reasons, though most often happens with older transmissions, as the clutch and synchronizers and gear teeth all start to wear out. It shouldn’t be happening ...
I own a 2012 Ford Focus Titanium 1.6 PowerShift. The car has an intermittent noise that occurs from the front nearside wheel of the car. It is a scraping or grinding noise and happens at 40mph. I have ...
When changing from second to third gear in my 2011 Mitsubishi Triton I hear a grinding noise. But when changing down from fourth to third its fine. The car has done 84,000kms. What is most likely the ...
3. Grinding gears: The clutch is either worn or needs to be adjusted. It can also indicate a more serious problem with the transmission. 4. Knocking: If it’s a ' knocking' noise from deep within the ...
My car has a grinding sound on the front driver’s side when I apply the brakes. The brake pads are fine on all four wheels. My mechanic has looked it over and given up.
'Ignore your car’s moans and groans at your own peril,' says 'the SA Motor Industry Workshop Association as it lists 10 warning noises that could spell a hefty repair bill for your vehicle.