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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: Kheopsz on February 24, 2018, 10:58:50 AM
Hi,
I have a 2002 automatic 1.9 pdti sharan.
It has got a vibration around 40-50mph from the last year, I know the nearside driveshaft has an inner joint problem, the rubber stuff around is broken, so I will replace it in 2 weeks.
Last August it developed a knocking/rumbling noise: when I pushed the accelerator it started knocking (like a washing machine at spin) around 60-70 mph. If I left the accelerator, the noise disappeared, if I touched it started again. Only if I was above 60mph.
After till Jan there wasn't any noise, it disappeared.
A week ago the noise started again around 50mph, and now it's around 45mph.
The strange thing is if I don't push the gas, there is no noise, even at 60-65mph...
And I think if I push it the gas gently the noise is much stronger, as if I push it hard.
I can feel the noise, something is knocking, I can gently feel on the floor.
Is it the driveshaft? If I replace it, will it fix the problem?
I will replace both of them, just I am wondering is it something else.
I replaced the top mounts around 4-5 weeks ago.
Thanks
Hard to say without seeing/hearing the problem but from what you describe and a known driveshaft issue I suspect new shaft will resolve it.