transit connect

[frosty]

hi i own a transit connect lwb 07 iv got a problem with a loud noise like a wheel bearing or drive shaft,but only happens at speeds ov 32 42 and 60 mph,twice i took it to fords and twice they say theres nothing wrong?well i am no mechanic but i just no somthing is wrong,my van has done 9000 miles,only other problem is a noisy thrust bearing not sure if this could be related,any info would be well gratefull,i just feel im being flogod of by fords and thinking of a AA inspection but cost £150

[coconut]

Have you roadtested the van with the tech who worked on it and showed him the noise?
Has the van got any roof rack/bars/pipes?
Are the tyres good, plenty of tread and not disfigured?
The way to check wheel bearings etc is to jack it up so the wheel is off the ground the spin it as fast as you can (by hand) and listen.
When you say there is a noisey thrust bearing, what do you mean? when the clutch is up/down, when driving?

[frosty]

Have you roadtested the van with the tech who worked on it and showed him the noise?
Has the van got any roof rack/bars/pipes?
Are the tyres good, plenty of tread and not disfigured?
The way to check wheel bearings etc is to jack it up so the wheel is off the ground the spin it as fast as you can (by hand) and listen.
When you say there is a noisey thrust bearing, what do you mean? when the clutch is up/down, when driving?

hi mate n the tech wouldnt let me drive with him,have no roof rack,and as i say the noise is only bad at 32 42 and 65,the clutch is realy noisey when pressed down but fords say its normal,but every time iv heard than noise in my old vans its ment a new clutch berring ect,but only realy peed of with is the noise from susspected drive shaft ,it sound like the old transit prop shaft.thanks 4your info

[coconut]

The tech sounds like an idiot I go out with as many customers as possible when there is a noise, how else are you supposed to know what the noise is

I have seen a few new Connect clutches where the dampening springs become loose in the friction plate, but not many release bearings have failed (but theres always a first )

I would get on the phone to CRC and complain about the dealer or if possible, try another dealer if theres 1 close?

[frosty]

yes he is mate ,all he done was put it on a rolling road and said it fine,but i just no its not right,i just feel ther flogin me of,iv driven 2 other connects and they r fine,i do agree that could b the tyres but they look fine and the cost of new tyera is fine but what if still the same?

The tech sounds like an idiot I go out with as many customers as possible when there is a noise, how else are you supposed to know what the noise is

I have seen a few new Connect clutches where the dampening springs become loose in the friction plate, but not many release bearings have failed (but theres always a first )

I would get on the phone to CRC and complain about the dealer or if possible, try another dealer if theres 1 close?

[frosty]

The tech sounds like an idiot I go out with as many customers as possible when there is a noise, how else are you supposed to know what the noise is

I have seen a few new Connect clutches where the dampening springs become loose in the friction plate, but not many release bearings have failed (but theres always a first )

I would get on the phone to CRC and complain about the dealer or if possible, try another dealer if theres 1 close?

hi mate where is your garage mate are bring me van to you

[coconut]

Bristol, is that close to you?

[frosty]

Bristol, is that close to you?

no mate im in sussex but hay id b well if you could sort it

[coconut]

You could book it in if you wanted, but I think we've got a 3/4 week waiting time at the minute , (lots of dead mk7's )

Is there a commercial dealer near to you?

[frosty]

You could book it in if you wanted, but I think we've got a 3/4 week waiting time at the minute , (lots of dead mk7's )

Is there a commercial dealer near to you?

yes in hove sussex they told me 4 tecs drove my van ha ha and they al say my van is lovely ha ha,i would bet my log book ther is something wrong with it

[coconut]

I would insist on roadtesting with a tech and if they still say nothing is wrong with it, get them to take you out in an identical connect (sales demo etc) and see if the noise is there

[frosty]

Have you roadtested the van with the tech who worked on it and showed him the noise?
Has the van got any roof rack/bars/pipes?
Are the tyres good, plenty of tread and not disfigured?
The way to check wheel bearings etc is to jack it up so the wheel is off the ground the spin it as fast as you can (by hand) and listen.
When you say there is a noisey thrust bearing, what do you mean? when the clutch is up/down, when driving?

thank u mate i had a test drive with the tech,he drove my van 20 yards and said the wheel bearing has gone,his fixed it,and it fine,y didnt they just drive it would of saved me 2days of work and 6 months of aggro,thanks again mate 4your advice most helpfull

[coconut]

Spot on glad its sorted