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Growling Traveller

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Hi. I'm new to this forum, so apologies if my question has been answered before. I have a 59 Traveller in daily use. It has a 1098 engine, but the original gearbox. Problem is, once warmed up, it growls, worst under hard acceleration. I can't tell if it's engine or gearbox noise. Hot oil pressure is 50lb/sq", and compression is good and equal across all 4 cylinders. I can rev the engine in neutral with no untoward noises, and accelerate hard in first, again with no noises other than the usual first gear whine. However, in all other gears it growls! Engine oil is clean, correct grade and level. Have just changed the gear oil for 20/50. Found that a previous owner had put gear oil in the gearbox. I have thought about trying some thicker oil in the gearbox to try and eliminate any gearbox noise, but don't know what to use. Any and all help gratefully received.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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It appears from your text that you suspect the gearbox more than the engine. If however, the noise is different in first gear then if youcan find a steep hill to put the engine under load whilst in first gear, this may indicate once and for all , it is a gearbox Problem by the fact the "Growl" does not appear.

No doubt, other more experienced persons will be along soon to comment but a replacement gearbox, perhaps the ribbed Version as applies to a 1098 engine, is the only answer - unless you want to rebuild the old one yourself?
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Thanks. I honestly don't know if it's engine or gearbox. Does sound like worn bearings though. Will try to find a steep hill, but not many of those around here--it's fairly flat!
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Re: Growling Traveller

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It may be the back axle crown wheel and pinion!!

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Re: Growling Traveller

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Don't think it's from the diff. Definitely from the front/bulkhead area.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Exhaust touching the body/ chassis maybe? well hopefully as an inexpensive and easy repair!
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Could even be the exhaust blowing at the manifold
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Checked exhaust. All seems ok there.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Could it be pinking? That gives a rattle rather than a growl but would happen under load and not at idle. Maybe worth checking ignition timing to rule it out?
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Don't think so. Have experienced pinking before and sounds nothing like this, but will have a fiddle with the timing just in case. Thanks for your input.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Maybe someone on here is willing to have a look/listen and diagnose the problem for you.What area do you live?If there is a club local to you i am sure they will help.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Is the air filter OK? It might sound a silly question, but the silemcer yube can fall off and then you get a very definite roar.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Don't put 'gear oil' in the gearbox - it rots away the brass/bronze bits. As Phil says - likely to be the crownwheel/pinion and NOT the 'diff'unless it only happens on cornering? Perhaps a an oil change in the back axle would be worth trying. Otherwise pretty much all covered. Just a thought - is the engine steady bracket secure - and the engine/box mountings in good order?
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Re: Growling Traveller

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I realise there shouldn't be gear oil in the gearbox. Problem is the previous owner had put this in. I changed this for 20/50 without any effect. I've since changed again for straight sae50, again with no effect. I find if I accelerate gently the "growling" is less severe, and all but disappears when I back off once up to speed. It's more noticeable under hard acceleration, other than in first gear when it's non-existent. It's absolutely fine for the first 2 or 3 miles. I'm beginning to think its main/big end bearing noise, although the oil pressure isn't too bad. It just doesn't sound like a worn 1098 I had in a Mini many years ago.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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By the way, I'm in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Don't know of any Minor experts round here.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Hi I am in Kneesall I have two vans but unfortunately am not an expert , just got back from the final whistle ,good pub . I suggest you come along to the local meetings in mansfield ( madmogs) second Tuesday in the month at the rushley Nottingham road
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Thanks. I may well do that.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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I think I may have answered my own question. Have just done an oil change and decided to try a straight sae50 oil. Now runs much quieter, although the noise is still there once warmed up, but not so severe. This is making me think it's most likely main/big end bearings, but which? Or is it likely to be all of the above. What I don't understand is why I can rev the whatsits off it while out of gear with no untoward noises.
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Re: Growling Traveller

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try putting some stp in the engine oil may just help you a little and back off the timing a little .
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Re: Growling Traveller

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Thanks. Reluctant to put STP in since the SAE50 is very thick already, and it turns over on the starter noticeably slower already. Will try the timing though. Thanks.
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