Tony C Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Only been driving my SV for a couple of weeks, but have noticed quite a lot of noise from the drivetrain. Never having driven a 7 before I don't know if these noises are normal. When doing the 500 mile service with the car on axle stands and the rear wheels removed I was able to move both driveshafts by twisting them in opposite directions and get quite a "clunk" while not moving the prop shaft. Sitting on top of the gearbox, prop shaft, diff and drive shafts like we do, we're bound to hear noises which are present, but muffled in a tin-top. Under acceleration I get "normal" drivetrain noises, also while "cruising, but when in that region between driving and back-driving there is quite a lot of clunking and whining going on. Are they all like that? BRG SV 😬 aka "Deep Throated" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 Tony, if you look back through the chit chat archives about a month you will find a statement to that effect from Simon Lambert. Caterham call it driveline shunt and yeh, they all do that. BTW I'd swop you your noises for mine right now ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 As Colin said "they all do that sir". It's just one of the additional aural delights - enjoy. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted May 17, 2003 Author Share Posted May 17, 2003 Oh good 😬 I suspected as much, but wanted a second opinion. Thanks guys - it's all part of the 7 experience 😬 BRG SV 😬 aka Deep Throated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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