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I recently had the rear leaf springs changed on both sides.

Soon after, I started hearing a loud sound, usually loud when in 4th or 5th gear and between 30~40mph but the sound is alot less when driving at 50mph or over. The sound is like a jet turbine and is really annoying.

I take it the drive shaft is wearing out? Has this sudden problem got anything to do with getting the springs changed?

How much does a TX1 drive shaft usually cost or is there a simpler way to fix this without a replacement part?

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GBC Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject:

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Diff x 3?

Nigel Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:27 am Post subject:

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Diff X 2.

MR T Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject:

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diff

cant really see how changing the springs affects the diff does the cab feel noisier in the back ? Ask someone to tell you

pattern parts and there the wrong springs seen this just recently while at the garage,is your motor sitting slightly higher ?

cant remember exactly what the problem was (slight difference in linkages i think)but it ended up knocking the angle of the shaft off,and you could clearly hear the diff grinding

ALI T wrote:

Thanks Ali!

That was exactly the problem!

MR T wrote:

diff

you cant get better than a quick fit fitter :lol:

diagnostics not your strong point mr t :lol:

Author:	Eiji [ Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:	Drive shaft problem - TX1
I recently had the rear leaf springs changed on both sides. Soon after, I started hearing a loud sound, usually loud when in 4th or 5th gear and between 30~40mph but the sound is alot less when driving at 50mph or over. The sound is like a jet turbine and is really annoying. I take it the drive shaft is wearing out? Has this sudden problem got anything to do with getting the springs changed? How much does a TX1 drive shaft usually cost or is there a simpler way to fix this without a replacement part?

Author:	GBC [ Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:29 pm ]
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Eiji wrote: I recently had the rear leaf springs changed on both sides. Soon after, I started hearing a loud sound, usually loud when in 4th or 5th gear and between 30~40mph but the sound is alot less when driving at 50mph or over. The sound is like a jet turbine and is really annoying. I take it the drive shaft is wearing out? Has this sudden problem got anything to do with getting the springs changed? How much does a TX1 drive shaft usually cost or is there a simpler way to fix this without a replacement part? I think I paid around £150 (fitted) for a pattern on on my TX1 in 2006. Have a look on this site, I've found them to be good on prices and service. http://www.londontaxiparts.com/taxi-par ... 4&vmcchk=1

Author:	skippy41 [ Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:53 pm ]
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Quote: Author Message GBC Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diff x 3? Nigel Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:27 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diff X 2. MR T Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- diff No gradual increasing whistle then whoosh

Author:	blackpool [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:02 pm ]
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definately diff id say just changed mine

Author:	Eiji [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:23 pm ]
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Was the diff wrecked by the changing of the leaf springs? What's the "going rate (£)" of getting a diff + fitting in Manchester?

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Author:	MR T [ Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:48 am ]
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diff

Author:	Nigel [ Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:27 am ]
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Diff X 2.

Author:	GBC [ Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:15 pm ]
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Diff x 3?

Author:	blackpool [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:31 pm ]
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cant really see how changing the springs affects the diff does the cab feel noisier in the back ? Ask someone to tell you

Author:	Eiji [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:06 pm ]
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blackpool wrote: cant really see how changing the springs affects the diff does the cab feel noisier in the back ? Ask someone to tell you Yes, the cab is definitely noiser at the back, in the whole passenger section. Same jet turbine like sound. Wasn't like this before I had the springs changed.

Author:	ALI T [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:57 pm ]
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pattern parts and there the wrong springs seen this just recently while at the garage,is your motor sitting slightly higher ? cant remember exactly what the problem was (slight difference in linkages i think)but it ended up knocking the angle of the shaft off,and you could clearly hear the diff grinding

Author:	Eiji [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:34 am ]
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ALI T wrote: pattern parts and there the wrong springs seen this just recently while at the garage,is your motor sitting slightly higher ? cant remember exactly what the problem was (slight difference in linkages i think)but it ended up knocking the angle of the shaft off,and you could clearly hear the diff grinding Thanks Ali! That was exactly the problem!

Author:	ALI T [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:22 am ]
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Eiji wrote: ALI T wrote: pattern parts and there the wrong springs seen this just recently while at the garage,is your motor sitting slightly higher ? cant remember exactly what the problem was (slight difference in linkages i think)but it ended up knocking the angle of the shaft off,and you could clearly hear the diff grinding Thanks Ali! That was exactly the problem! glad you got it sorted

Author:	ALI T [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:15 pm ]
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MR T wrote: diff you cant get better than a quick fit fitter diagnostics not your strong point mr t

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Author:	MR T [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:09 am ]
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ALI T wrote: MR T wrote: diff you cant get better than a quick fit fitter diagnostics not your strong point mr t I don't know how you came to that conclusion... I have always had you marked down as a wa*ker..