Clunky noises = H3 is in the shop... F*@k!

[Agriv8r]

did the clunking include reduced performance, or extra vibrations??? maybe it something cheap and easy like usedto said...

[Hummer Guy]

machine gun noise makes me think it was more internal/diff...but who knows. Keep us posted.

[justforfun]

Thanks guys... okay, the latest is the front diff mount broke, which then (I guess) resulted in some undue pressure etc on the transfer case

Just spoke with them and they've opened up the t-case and it needs two new pinions and something else (couldn't quite hear what he said!)... sooo, should have it back Wednesday afternoon / Thursday morning... which is great as we have a trip on Saturday with our little club

I did point out that this is warranty repairs, and thus far they said "of course" so fingers crossed they don't change their mind!!!

Cheers
JFF

[hummerabia]

Hi JFF, sorry to hear about your "clunky noises" and sounds like your dealership is pretty good like the one we have over here. Liberty AD has usually bent over backwards with Warranty repairs on mine several times making sure its ready before Thursday night. On the diff mount, I seem to tear one up between every service, but save for a bit of a driveline thump when you back off or apply the gas that was about it so its probably not the same thing.
Anyhow, now looking at a new '07 as I have just had confirmation from Liberty that mine is a write off after its 140kmh encounter with a crash barrier about a week back Just a shame you can't get the Shadow Green any more on the 07's.

[justforfun]

Originally Posted by hummerabia

On the diff mount, I seem to tear one up between every service, but save for a bit of a driveline thump when you back off or apply the gas that was about it.
Anyhow, now looking at a new '07 as I have just had confirmation from Liberty that mine is a write off after its 140kmh encounter with a crash barrier about a week back Just a shame you can't get the Shadow Green any more on the 07's.

Ouch! glad to hear you're okay.... shame about the truck mind you - wouldn't be anything to do with some friends across teh causeway that contributed would it?!... For the diff mount, I have a sneaky suspicion it went a while back now that you mention the driveline thump

The dealer has been great - and that's not normally the case in this part of the world - they know I have trip coming up Saturday, so it's all hands on deck to get it ready

Cheers
JFF

[wannabeH3]

sounds like your chain came off;P transfer case chain

[justforfun]

So spoke to the dealer this morning - transfer case all buttoned up, they tested it and lo and behold still noises ... car needs a new front diff assembly and surprise, they do not have any in stock in the Middle East

They have to order it from the US and reckon it'll take around 10-15 days to get here and then around 1-2 days to fit it!!! ... I suppose the good thing is it'll have the stronger bits in the new diff

Not happy!

JFF