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Oct 12th, 2007, 11:04 | #1 |
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My new GLT and noise.
I collected my new GLT estate (The Major*) from Birmingham yesterday. Three and a half hours back to Exeter, cruised happily at 70mph and above when asked. Engine seems solid and not over thirsty.
My major concern is how noisy the car seems. My other GLT (The Colonel*) purrs along and you have to look at the tacho to check the engines running. The noise is difficult to pin down, it seems to come from back left and front right, but then my hearing is not wonderful and easily confused. (I've met those who can listen to a car and tell which ashtray needs emptying.) It mostly sounds like loud road noise, there is no vibration associated with it through the steering column. It increases in volume when steering to the left, no change to the right. I checked round the wheels when I got back last night and there was no over heated hub, which may point towards wheel bearings. The tyres are good condition, though I did notice the absence of any balancing weights which seemed a bit odd. I would be grateful for any advice as to what to check next, but please assume your addressing a mechanical ignoramus. *I don't normally name my cars but the "Colonel" came with that when I bought it. The paperwork included original delivery note to an army colonel in Germany. Found similar note but to a "Major" in the new one. My 240SE is referred to as LBJ from its reg., but hasn't acquired a name as yet. |
Oct 12th, 2007, 11:33 | #2 |
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Simple first check is the condition of the gearlever boot and its attachment to the floor. An incredible amount of general noise can get through a tiny gap.
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Oct 12th, 2007, 11:48 | #3 |
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I would also check the state of the Viscous coupling for the cooling fan. If that is on the way out or gone, then you will get increased fan noise as the fan is spinning more than it should.. Des. . .
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Oct 12th, 2007, 16:13 | #4 |
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Hi ken..just a thought....i"ve had a new tyre fitted to the back of my volvo estate..and i can hear more road noise from it...may be worth checking to see if any difference in wear on tyres which may indicate a recent replacement?.. congrats on new volvo...ps between you and me my volvo is called hercules!!...regards hj.
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Oct 12th, 2007, 19:02 | #5 |
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I have had a look at the fan, presuming lack of viscous coupling would let it rotate with little resistance, this doesn't seem to be the case. Though I did note that the temperature gauge does not rise to same level as my other GLT.
The tyres all appear to be in good condition and look near new. The virgo alloys are in very good condition, but I cannot find any evidence that they have been balanced. There are no counterweights attached. I'm thinking if this isn't the cause of all the noise it is something that needs to be done anyway. There are plenty of other issues with the car which the seller was economical with the truth about. Tailgate wiper and central locking not working. Slight dampness in footwell, bodgy repair and respray to tailgate edge, radio and tape not working, rear seat belt damaged. Nothing unusual for a 240, but an inexperienced ebay seller obviously chose to cover up rather than come clean. The worst crime however was their choice of air freshener; you know those dangly cardboard christmas trees which smell of orange tainted vomit, i've found 7 of them so far and sure there are several more lurking. Anybody got a good way of removing the stench. |
Oct 12th, 2007, 19:06 | #6 |
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Yes, the viscious coupling should allow the fan to rotate freely when cold and when warm stiffens up - thus increasing rotation of the fan.. As for the smell - I can only think of a good wash of the carpets. I won't suggest fabreeze as I don't know if it works.. Des. . .
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