[Jdogs4x4]

Hey all,
I’ve noticed a tinny sound while driving. Before you say it’s something touching your tyre or a loose bolt/something to do with the accessories let me explain.

It starts anywhere after second gear and goes away when it chooses to OR when I slow down to less than 30km. However if I slow down to less than 30kmph there’s a thud (you feel and hear) and the sound goes away.

Once out of second gear there’s no knowing when the tinny sound will be back and it usually starts again whenever it chooses (usually same drive) after 3rd gear.

To best describe the sound, I’d say if you cut a tin can into a triangle and let the tip of the triangle rub against your tyre while you drive. Or if you’ve ever ridden a bicycle over a tin can and had it get stuck and kept going, kinda similar but not as loud.

Could it just be low front/rear diff oil or low gearbox fluid?(not sure?)

Let me know your thoughts! Cheers everyone!

 

[Phdv61]

Does the frequency of the sound increase with speed (ie linked to your wheels) ?
Do you still have it if you go from 2H to 4H ?

 

[rgren2]

Wagon or ute? Model? Engine?

 

[geeyoutoo]

Wagon or ute? Model? Engine?

It's a 2004 ZD30 Wagon, he has another thread.

 

[Jdogs4x4]

Does the frequency of the sound increase with speed (ie linked to your wheels) ?
Do you still have it if you go from 2H to 4H ?

Yes it does (sometimes) but weirdly not quite at the same rate as the car is travelling. Example if you were to hear a plane fly by. Sound comes after it. Same type of situation but sound slows after car. Sometimes however it stays at same level if not slightly higher/lower pitch even though car is slowing down and remains until 30kmph an hour or less followed by thud. Etc.

 

[Jdogs4x4]

Does the frequency of the sound increase with speed (ie linked to your wheels) ?
Do you still have it if you go from 2H to 4H ?

Didn’t know I could drive fast (50km+) in 4H? Always thought it was bad for car and never thought to try it because the engine light and limp mode will probably be engaged 5 seconds into the attempt at it lol.

 

[Phdv61]

Yes you can, of course. On a snowy highway, I do that all the time.

 

[Jdogs4x4]

Yes you can, of course. On a snowy highway, I do that all the time.

Will give it a shot tomorrow and answer your question.

 

[Phdv61]

If you have limp, do something to fix it.

 

[Jdogs4x4]

Took it for a drive today in 4H and noise was still there...

 

[Phdv61]

did you check your brake calipers ? Sometimes the little pistons get seized. Does the sound stay, come, or go away when you brake ? Did you check your brake pads ?
Is the sound louder when you turn the steering wheel ? Did you check the front axle bearings ?

 

[Jdogs4x4]

UPDATE: Pooie no longer has a proper working clutch. The tinny sound was obviously something to do with that. Tinny sound has subsided and now the gears only grip at low rpm. As soon as pressure is applied to accelerate, revs go up but no power is transmitted to wheels - full slip till foot is off and rpms go back to engine speed.

 

[geeyoutoo]

UPDATE: Pooie no longer has a proper working clutch. The tinny sound was obviously something to do with that. Tinny sound has subsided and now the gears only grip at low rpm. As soon as pressure is applied to accelerate, revs go up but no power is transmitted to wheels - full slip till foot is off and rpms go back to engine speed.

Sounds like pressure plate has collapsed, could also be throwout bearing I suppose. Let us know what it is when it comes out.