Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Evening everyone, Yesterday I became the 'owner' of a '93 N/A SZ, p/xd for something french and nasty. Thought I was onto a winner as it is a manual, only 60K and the body is very clean. 30 mins down the M4 and I was ringing the AA.. I already knew that the rear wheel bearings were knackered, however, 2 other faults which became apparent very quickly made me want to stop driving it there and then... First, on lift off or acceleration there is a loud knocking sound from underneath, and I mean loud. I thought it was the exhaust at the time but it looks pretty secure. I reckon its drivetrain related because if you declutch and coast rather than lift off, the sound doesnt come. I had a look underneath today and the prop is still in place and cant see any evidence of any mounts coming away. It has a std diff btw. Any ideas? Second, at very low speeds and very light braking the ABS cuts in when it really shouldnt... please can anyone shed any light on this? Needless to say, I am a little miffed but before you kind people offer your sympathy I should tell you that I am a part time trader so please feel free to abuse me I should know better.... As the AA man said - "it looks nice though" Any suggestions greatfully received... Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 how about......p/x'ing it for something french and nasty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 yeah, really I am being a little unfair calling it nasty - at least it got me to my destination... Thought I was on safe ground having had a couple of imports before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Oh dear you've been had:( Things like this should be found on a test drive after which you run a mile . Could be the diff:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 To be fair, the car only stands me up £4700 so I am willing to put some money into it to get it right. The car that I p/xed it for, although immaculate was just not shifting, so something had to be done to move on. If I end up keeping it for a bit, not bothered, as it is a beautiful thing to look at!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Oh, and I did drive it, the problems did not show up.. ho hum.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Originally posted by Terminator Could be the diff:eek: This was my initial thought, but I could drive it on and off the flatbed. I would have thought that you wouldnt get any drive at all if the diff went? Cheers, Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 In your original post you said you stopped not that the car caused you to stop. So the diff had not failed, but could be on the way out could be the gear box. Hard to say with out seeing it. Ok you only paid low is sum so you were expecting problems. May be one of the NA guys can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Thanks Terminator, I hope someone can shed some light on it. Will be seeking professional advice during the week, was just hoping to get a heads up.. Cheers Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Needs to be got up on a ramp to check things like the U/J's on the prop shaft and all the bushes around the rear subframe/suspension. I'd check all of these first before writing off the diff. The diff,bu the way Good luck with it and keep us up to date with how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I have a mate with a ramp so will probably do that - couldnt really get a good grip around the prop today as the bloody thing is so low. Cheers for the encouragement and I will keep you informed. Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Originally posted by gtirpad not bothered, as it is a beautiful thing to look at!! Was some funny things reading that mate, you had me chuckling, and I dont mean that in a way against you, just your humour.... Sorry to hear of the bad news, and hope it turns out to be something easy to fix, as they are nice cars, if even just to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 lol, cheers Ashley.... you have to laugh about these things. Didnt you come to one of my Sussex jap meets last year? Name rings a bell.... Cheers, Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtirpad Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Car booked in for Friday at a local independent specialist so will get the full s.p. then. Cheers, Pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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