Xantia HDi 110 gearbox rattle

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Xantia HDi 110 gearbox rattle

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Hi,
With the nearside front window down and turning left at low speeds in second gear I can hear quite a loud rattling noise coming from the nearside front. The more lock I have on the steering seems to make the noise more pronounced. Disappears when you accelerate or if the steering wheel is straight. I can't hear it in the car unless the window is down. Sometimes second gear can be a bit stiff going into gear, only when cold really. No other untoward noises. Gearbox is silent when in neutral with the clutch depressed or not. Thanks.

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Re: Xantia HDi 110 gearbox rattle

Post by Peter.N. »

Hi Graham

Sounds like the n/s CV joint is failing, they usually make a sort of clicking noise. If it drives OK otherwise I wouldn't worry to much about it, if it gets bad enough to need changing it will let you know.

Peter
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