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Title: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: Andy89 on 16 July 2015, 19:48:59

Hello

Was in Germany this holiday, and drove 170kph(about 105MPH) on the autobahn and noted a deep rumble coming from what I think was the diff, is this normal?
Car was also shaking pretty good at that speed.

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 July 2015, 19:52:11

No not normal. Could be anything at the rear but worth checking dif fluid level as a starter for 10? As the guide :y

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 July 2015, 19:59:30

Exhaust noise perhaps :-\

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 July 2015, 20:14:35

Rumble could be anything from a tyre defect or imbalance to wheel bearing/drive shaft/prop shaft/diff/ exhaust. Loose bumper. Wheel arch liner. ...

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 July 2015, 20:35:32

Never been to Germany so never on autobahn,but daft as it sounds[and probably is] could it just be from a change in road surfacing material?Round here we have the M180 and the surface changes in places from tarmac to rippled concrete and the change in road noise is very very noticeable[DBG can probably confirm this?]

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 July 2015, 20:37:14

Quote from: BazaJT on 16 July 2015, 20:35:32

Never been to Germany so never on autobahn,but daft as it sounds[and probably is] could it just be from a change in road surfacing material?Round here we have the M180 and the surface changes in places from tarmac to rippled concrete and the change in road noise is very very noticeable[DBG can probably confirm this?]

Usually eminates from all four corners

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 July 2015, 20:54:43

Hmm,yes true.Another thought could it be prop shaft related if it's only happening at or above a certain speed?Just throwing ideas in the air and am prepared to be shot down if I'm talking dangle berries.

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: Andy89 on 17 July 2015, 10:21:06

It was definitely not road noise, and I don't think it was the exhaust either as that was much quieter.
To me there was a drone/rumble sound coming from the center of the car at the rear

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 17 July 2015, 10:41:05

Quote from: BazaJT on 16 July 2015, 20:35:32

Never been to Germany so never on autobahn,but daft as it sounds[and probably is] could it just be from a change in road surfacing material?Round here we have the M180 and the surface changes in places from tarmac to rippled concrete and the change in road noise is very very noticeable[DBG can probably confirm this?]

Can confirm that indeed, the road surface (on the M180 round our way, which is dire) does play havoc with internal cabin comfort. Sounds silly, but don't foget that even an open ski hatch/load-through facility can allow noise to pass from the boot to the cabin, and give the impression of excessive rear-end noise. I know this is grandma sucking eggs territory, but just thought I'd mention it.

To me it sounds as if you've a bearing on its way out, but of course worth trying everything else first, before starting the worst job there in on an Omega.  :)

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: zirk on 17 July 2015, 11:06:23

Saloon or Estate?

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: Andy89 on 17 July 2015, 18:37:37

This is an Estate

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: zirk on 17 July 2015, 19:02:32

Quote from: Andy89 on 17 July 2015, 18:37:37

This is an Estate

In that case I wouldn't rule out the beginnings of a rear wheel bearing problem, can be common on Estates, they can start off intermittently making a very quiet rumble at certain speeds / road surfaces before becoming a noisier more apparent issue.

Title: Re: deep rumble from diff at high speed?
Post by: Andy89 on 18 July 2015, 13:40:52

Should I then just check the diff fluid and leave it at that, and see if it worsens in the future?  :P
Or would there be play in the bearings if they are on their way?