"CLINK" noise from transmission when accelerating under load.

[DiscoveryXD]

I'm hearing a noise that sounds like a metal "Clink" when I slowly accelerate. It only happens when more power is needed (for example, backing out of a parking space at school, where the spaces slant downhill.).
I went over a curb today at school, and when I gave it a little gas to go over, the "clink" came back. When I put it in reverse and give it some gas I hear it again. It only happens once when I go forward, or when I go in reverse. It's not a countinuos noise in forward gears or reverse.

Hope this makes sense...

Matt

 

[Disco Mike]

For starters chec out all your u-joints.
Mike J.

 

[cmondieyoung]

Do the XDs come with ujoints? Or is it the rotary flex?

I had a similar problem, more of a rattle than a "clink", and it was gone when I switched in a ujoint.

 

[Disco Mike]

Even if it has a roto flex, there are u-joints on the front drive shaft, double cardon, that are know to fail because the factory didn't put grease fittings on them.
Mike J.

 

[AndyThoma]

Also sounds like a bad rotoflex. They like doing that on slopes when they start going bad, espesially if the truck is lifted. Check the bushing in the center of the rotoflex too.

 

[Sergei]

Or its just wear in yer driveline.. Or you experiencing slack in driveline, or its gearbox in need of better pressure due wear.. Lots of stuff.
Including worn bushings, mounts, A-frame joint...

Just check it in order of easy-to-compex. I.e bushings, bolts, u-joints, rotoflex first. Then get truck on stands and let someone shift gears while you watching/listeneing to locate exact source & etc..

 

[Blue]

yes, check your rubber mounts - I had a few clunks before I realized my mounts were shot

 

[smenzel]

This sounds like the reverse of what I'm encountering. Every now and then I get a cluck when I quickly lift my foot off the gas. My 98 D1 has done this since it was new, 65k miles ago.

 

[DiscoveryXD]

I think it's actually coming from the T-case. I had someone apply the brake and give it a little gas, and the "clink" sounds like it's coming from the t-case. It would make that sound in reverse also. It only makes the sound ONCE, no more than that. It's like slack is beening taken up when it "clinks", then it goes away until I put it in reverse.

I don't know what to do, and I'm afraid something mjaor is wrong. The noise isn't extremly loud, but it is very noticable.

I definitely don't have $2000 sitting in the bank for a new T-case. That's what I'm afraid of, a several thousand dollor fix...


Matt

 

[beemer]

What next and how much more?$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

DiscoveryXD, the pride of the English strikes again. With a low production, low quality and lower reliability who's going to support the factory? You will pay twice for the vehicle in under 100,000 miles, BUT IT IS A LANDROVER. Sounds like the trans spline is shot as well as the tranfer box gear, no worry spend your money as you own the most unreliable vehicle 4 x 4 by far. Not alone, i have a broken 5-speed D1 on stands also.

 

[cmondieyoung]

...

I'll let someone else take this one.

 

[nursemcdonald]

My '96 5-spd makes a "clakking" only under load

could the noise be a "clacking" that occurs under load? that is what mine is doing right now... I havent taken any time to trouble shoot, but if I understand correctly my issues could be:

1. CV
2. drive shaft?
3. lug nuts
4. roto-flex

any assistance will be helpful...

-ryan

 

[gadams]

DiscoveryXD, the pride of the English strikes again. With a low production, low quality and lower reliability who's going to support the factory? You will pay twice for the vehicle in under 100,000 miles, BUT IT IS A LANDROVER. Sounds like the trans spline is shot as well as the tranfer box gear, no worry spend your money as you own the most unreliable vehicle 4 x 4 by far. Not alone, i have a broken 5-speed D1 on stands also.

You seem a little bitter there, Beemer. I'm not sure who you are but more than likely you are not a LR lover. I have owned Fords, Chevys, Mercedes and LR. To condemn LR alone is a little extreme. In fact, my Disco is the second most dependable vehicle I have owned (Merc first). I spent more time trying to keep my Fords running than my LR. Between t-cases, electrical and rust, my last Bronco was a continual learning experience. We all readily admit shortcomings with LR's, we just happen to enjoy them anyway. I personally would prefer attempts to solve problems on this board instead of grousing in attempts to bait those here. Get over it, fix your truck or sell it.

Greg

 

[campbell]

I agree with DiscoMike. I would say that if you pulled your front driveshaft you will have alot of slop in the u-joints. Pull it soon, if you wait till it breaks you will more than likely be replacing the t-case as well.

 

[beemer]

Not bashing, Rovers will do it on their own

gadams, the wife drives the kids to school every day, Wednesday 10-13-04 she went thru a cross walk at 20+mph and almost mowed down 3 second graders as the D1 didn't stop and the pedal went into ABS mode. She turned into the curb, this destroyed a tire and rim. I got a call on her cell phone that if you want this P O S it's yours to take home. She took my Porsche Cayenne, (damn). Replaced wheel, nailed the throttle because if you drive it easy the drive line slop will jerk the drive line. Stripped the output shaft spline, (dealer said on the 27 time under warranty repair, have 34) i had the "improved transfer gear", wrong they lie. Get the 68 F-250 with 482" engine and pull the dead Rover home again, 3 rd time in four years. Resale on this "Limey Crap" is zero and it's a street vehicle only, the motor is a 32,000 mile from RPI (4.6) that may find it's home in my Morgan +4. Part out the rest as this must get me $30-$40,000 with the prices they ask for replacement parts Ha, Ha. The only time the wife told me the dash wasn't a Christmas tree with trouble lights was when the battery went dead. Sorry to hear about your Bronco troubles, my 67 Bronco w/ 347" has over 652,,000 miles with 70% off road, never failed me. 69 F-250 843,000 and beat daily, never on a hook, 68 with 482" engine, almost new at 278,000 miles, still burning the 12.00 tires w/ locker on a reliability test. 95 Rover, towed four times for a total of 295 miles, wife and kids stranded in a bad neighborhood. Not bashing, just the truth as i was suckered on buying crap. "The most unreliable 4 x 4"so far.

 

[AgentSkull]

$2

Beemer-

Since your 96 is now worth zero I'll give you $2 and get it out of your hair for you...

 

[beemer]

Wow looks better when you part out a Rover

AgentSkull, i'm a little bitter as you know, wife will never drive the Rover again, never. It hurts as she has "my toy" the Cayenne. The neighbors just say, whats failed this time, electrical again. It's in the driveway on stands, the trans and transfer box all apart in my shop. Get this, two to four weeks for output shaft as the 5-speed is rare? Since the value is below dirt, the body is mint, not even a door ding, i'll get more if i part it out. This is the best part, the wife keeps saying "CAN I HELP" with parting out. Change the R380 to straight 5-speed with the 4.6 on carbs and install in my Morgan. I'm getting a friends 300 SD wagon thats been a garage queen, mint condition and my Cayenne back. I learned alot since going against what alot of mechanics said, don't buy a Rover, they are a money pit and maintenance nightmare.

 

[gadams]

Beemer,

I haven't said that these things are perfect, just not exclusive with their faults. Sorry to hear about your wife, glad she and the kids are ok. Nonetheless, that is not a unique story. My Bronco had brakes that did practically the same thing except I took out a parking garage gate and the lane markers in the garage until I could drive her up a ramp.

Your good experience with Ford proves my point. Was my Bronco a bad apple (or lemon)? Probably. Is your Disco? Probably. Has LR produced more per unit production? Maybe. We all know the stories about Lucas electrical (Prince of Darkness) and oil loss jokes (How do you know when it's time to add oil to a LR? No oil leaking out of it.) Has LR got lot's better since being purchased by BMW and then Ford? Certainly. Bottom line, we are trying to make our LR's better and helping each other with that. Bitter is fine. As has been said before, sell it, part it, burn it if it makes your feel better. Reading your other posts, several of your comments have been baiting. That's what I'd just as soon you would take somewhere else.

Greg

 

[RangeRoverHP]

DiscoveryXD, the pride of the English strikes again. With a low production, low quality and lower reliability who's going to support the factory? You will pay twice for the vehicle in under 100,000 miles, BUT IT IS A LANDROVER. Sounds like the trans spline is shot as well as the tranfer box gear, no worry spend your money as you own the most unreliable vehicle 4 x 4 by far. Not alone, i have a broken 5-speed D1 on stands also.

 

[curtis]

beemer,

Mygodmyfriendwhynotgoaheadandruntheletterstogetherlikeyoudothewords.

My theory is this: If you can afford a Cayenne, Rover, and Morgan (I am sure you will mention more) then why not just get rid of the Rover and spend your time bitching somewhere else about all the other crap that bugs you?

Just a thought...