Chimaera differential

[edinone]

Over the past 200 miles, a kind of grinding bearing noise has started on my Chimaera 4.0 (sort of sounds like binding brake discs - but it isnt unfortunately!), it is coming from the diff and getting gradually louder - most noticeable with the hood up. The sound is definitely coming from the passenger side rear rather than the centre, so I am wondering if it might be the output shaft bearing to the n/s wheel.

I know it is a GKN diff, but dont know much more than this. Has anyone had any similar problems or can someone offer advice? I would like to know the cheapest way to fix it... is there any potential to replace likely culprits or is it an instant recon or replacement job?

Cheers guys - the car is not very popular at the moment!

[mgaut]

hope this is of some use

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=8&t=249093

Mike

[edinone]

Cheers mgaut - what did you decide to do in the end?

[mgaut]

took the diff out myself (not easy) then got my local indie to refurb and refit.

The parts came from the ?gearbox man? but are aftermarket as no originals left; was up having one of the seals replaced last night due to minor weeping from one side, so all sorted and ready for Le Mans now; can't wait !!

perhaps drop me an email if you want more info

Mike