Matt. Thanks again for confirmation. It's good to get some feedback!
Below is a little pictorial of the disassembly and what i found. To be honest, i damned glad i got onto this as there seems to more than one thing that needs attention...
To start with i found a pile of filings on the drain plug. Not a good sign i thought.
Palaver bearings don't look great to me. So all those suggesting the creaking was these, you were right LH (adjustable side) seem ok, but i can't say the same for the RH... But am i right in thinking both should be replaced rather than just one? I've seen the price! So if i can get away with doing just one side, then i will.
For the UJ. Am i able to add any grease to this while i have it in my hands? Can i push some moly grease into them? I'm really not familiar with these so comments welcome! In general it feels smooth and free, but there is a very gentle resistance as it reaches dead centre. I might post a video as hard to describe. I'm not excited by the prospect of having to replace that too, let alone trying to find one, in 2 weeks!
Right, out to pull the drive apart...
Below is a little pictorial of the disassembly and what i found. To be honest, i damned glad i got onto this as there seems to more than one thing that needs attention...
To start with i found a pile of filings on the drain plug. Not a good sign i thought.
Palaver bearings don't look great to me. So all those suggesting the creaking was these, you were right LH (adjustable side) seem ok, but i can't say the same for the RH... But am i right in thinking both should be replaced rather than just one? I've seen the price! So if i can get away with doing just one side, then i will.
For the UJ. Am i able to add any grease to this while i have it in my hands? Can i push some moly grease into them? I'm really not familiar with these so comments welcome! In general it feels smooth and free, but there is a very gentle resistance as it reaches dead centre. I might post a video as hard to describe. I'm not excited by the prospect of having to replace that too, let alone trying to find one, in 2 weeks!
Right, out to pull the drive apart...