Punto (Mk2/2b) Punto Sporting

[flisko]

grinding noise only when braking or only on corners?

 

[ScorpZ]

grinding noise only when braking or only on corners?

It is constantly there but gets louder when accelerating and quietens down when let off gas. It sounds like a rubbing/slight grinding. Its not the brakes so think it must be baring?

I will take wheel off at the weekend to inspect properly.

Thanks.

 

[ScorpZ]

Whole left front side of car changed from the diff onwards.

Still got the grinding. Clutch feels fine but think this may be a gearbox baring.

 

[flisko]

is it engine or gearbox related noise?
lift car and get to a speed and put it in neutral or get to a speed and put it in neutral and turn off engine
or if you dont got a lift try it on a straight clear road

 

[ScorpZ]

is it engine or gearbox related noise?
lift car and get to a speed and put it in neutral or get to a speed and put it in neutral and turn off engine
or if you dont got a lift try it on a straight clear road

Hi, I got up to speed and placed the car in neutral and coasted - the noise disappeared. I take it that means it is a clutch issue rather than gearbox/engine?

 

[flisko]

noise is only there while you have it in gear, so it must be gearbox related

 

[ScorpZ]

noise is only there while you have it in gear, so it must be gearbox related

Of course, makes sense thank you.
Gearbox baring a possibility then.

 

[flisko]

you got 6 speed gearbox?

 

[ScorpZ]

you got 6 speed gearbox?

Yes it is.

 

[flisko]

was about to say to drive the car till gearbox explodes but there are not that many 6 speed gearboxes out there, so it might be good idea to have it repaired or put a normal 5 speed gearbox on the car

 

[ScorpZ]

was about to say to drive the car till gearbox explodes but there are not that many 6 speed gearboxes out there, so it might be good idea to have it repaired or put a normal 5 speed gearbox on the car

I do have access to another 6 speed box. The car is only being used for a short commute to work so will replace when I have the time and the energy to swap. Thank you for your help.

I now have another problem with ABS ESP & Hill Holder failures