G52 transfer box - odd noise
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:33 am
Newbie here.
I have a 2001 Hilux LN167 Singlecab ute. New Zealand. When I got it 3 years ago the gearbox was no good and I found and fitted one from an LN106 - a bit older, but apparently reconditioned. It has been great but over the last week it has developed a noise. I don't use 4WD much. Anyway, in 4WD it makes a noise - not a UJ noise. If you rotate the shaft it feels almost slinky springly like. It still works if I put it in 4WD but because of the noise I don't use it.
I may be able to get another transfer case - and looking underneath - it looks like it would come off fairly easily - is that so I wonder?
Any ideas as to the source of the noise?
Rupert, New Zealand.
I have a 2001 Hilux LN167 Singlecab ute. New Zealand. When I got it 3 years ago the gearbox was no good and I found and fitted one from an LN106 - a bit older, but apparently reconditioned. It has been great but over the last week it has developed a noise. I don't use 4WD much. Anyway, in 4WD it makes a noise - not a UJ noise. If you rotate the shaft it feels almost slinky springly like. It still works if I put it in 4WD but because of the noise I don't use it.
I may be able to get another transfer case - and looking underneath - it looks like it would come off fairly easily - is that so I wonder?
Any ideas as to the source of the noise?
Rupert, New Zealand.