182 loud bang, grinding in gear and no movement.....

[raviedavie]

Hello all, was driving around today all was fine, no problems previously etc then under acceleration there was a bang a thud then nothing !
Selects gears fine just when I try to move it won't move and I get a loud metallic grinding noise.......
im guessing it's fooked !
Any ideas or thoughts please fellas as is currently sat on side of road awaiting recovery

 

[Paul172sport]

Drive shaft popped out??

 

[raviedavie]

I've noticed a lot of grease on inside of the alloy so that might actually make sense !

 

[raviedavie]

Right it's def not driveshaft. With engine running and in gear if I take foot of clutch as if to stall it it still idles without cutting out so I'm thinking clutch or gearbox. I only bought it Friday !

 

[Sean6545]

Have you physically checked the drive shafts and splines?

 

[Spinksy]

Sounds like the Diff in the gearbox if the driveshafts are definitely fine

 

[Tony Hunter]

Needs a proper look at I'm afraid, not something easily diagnosed on the net. Could be clutch plate broken, this happened to James at the weekend.

 

[raviedavie]

Apparently had a new clutch 3 weeks ago ?

 

[Tony Hunter]

His was new too.

 

[Whetty]

Splines on the drive shaft?
Mine did something similar to this.

Starts and works fine, goes into gear, clutch feels normal. But at the bite point it just sounds like metal spinning against metal?

 

[raviedavie]

Splines on the drive shaft.
Mine did this.

Starts and works fine, goes into gear, clutch feels normal. But at the bite point it just sounds like metal spinning against metal?

Absolutely bang on !

 

[Whetty]

Absolutely bang on !

Hopefully its just that then. My mechanic just turned the collar around and welded it to the shaft as a temp measure

 

[raviedavie]

Just had AA look at it and apparently neither driveshaft is doing anything so he suspects internal failure. Had it 2 days and possible gearbox failure. Someone remind me why I bought my 5th clio sport !!! Oh the joys....

 

[Dan@SJM]

Hopefully its just that then. My mechanic just turned the collar around and welded it to the shaft as a temp measure

Considering the collars are available fairly cheap, welding it to the driveshaft has just cost you £150 odd?!

 

[Whetty]

Considering the collars are available fairly cheap, welding it to the drive shaft has just cost you £150 odd?!

nah uncle works at GSF so i get them trade price anyway lol, I'm sure he said he had welded it, yeah isn't ideal but it works.

 

[Dan@SJM]

Shame that the driveshafts are genuine only then eh

Gsf list them but they don't fit.

 

[raviedavie]

Well after being chastised by the AA mechanic for buying a " kids car " and the fuss of getting a low loader due to ktec coilovers the Car is currently at two techs so will let you know the outcome. Thanks everyone for all your comments I appreciate them. If it's just a driveshaft I might go for a full suspension refresh while it's there..... Rough with the smooth and all that :rasp:

 

[Whetty]

Shame that the driveshafts are genuine only then eh

Gsf list them but they don't fit.

D'oh ah well, live n learn and all that lol.

 

[MartinR]

I reckon it has a 172,gearbox fitted and the circlip has let go.

 

[raviedavie]

It's 2005 if that makes any difference ?

 

[raviedavie]

Right update on this..... Both driveshafts are shot and need replacing with gearbox oil drain etc. Renault parts and labour I'm quoted £715. Do we recommend OE or can I go pattern parts ??

 

[Mr R.]

Renault only for drive shafts.

 

[R-Sport.]

Right update on this..... Both driveshafts are shot and need replacing with gearbox oil drain etc. Renault parts and labour I'm quoted £715. Do we recommend OE or can I go pattern parts ??

I saw this up @ two techs yesterday looked nice- although it was being pushed in the workshop!
Lucky you didnt knacker the gearbox as well...!!

S

 

[loggyboy]

Sod genuine shafts.
£50 for band new JRs from ebay. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/J-R-CV-JOI...Search&_sasi=1&_fsub=710321011&_sid=402113711

 

[raviedavie]

I saw this up @ two techs yesterday looked nice- although it was being pushed in the workshop!
Lucky you didnt knacker the gearbox as well...!!

S

yep that's me. Had it a day and both driveshafts shot lol. I was rather worried about the box !!!

 

[barker22]

Right update on this..... Both driveshafts are shot and need replacing with gearbox oil drain etc. Renault parts and labour I'm quoted £715. Do we recommend OE or can I go pattern parts ??

£715 SOD THAT

You can do it yourself in a few hours for just the parts cost price. Renault are less than £150 a shaft so thats only £300 in parts and what .....£15 for new box oil.
Get the shafts from Renault and get it somewhere else or on your driveway.

 

[raviedavie]

I did think that was a bit steep I must admit !

 

[raviedavie]

Just a quick update on this....

2 new driveshafts
New ball joints ( meant to of been done 3 weeks ago )
New rear pads and discs ( scored to hell )
All new exhaust mounts ( non existent )
Bonnet latch cable
New rear tyres ( split on inside )
New number plate holder ( green on contacts )
New sidelight bulbs ( melted )

Not bad considering I'd had it 2 days and it had a full years MOT on it lol
Still clean bill of health now so cest la vie and all that !!!

 

[raviedavie]

Oh new ABS sensor, relays, no coolant and wiper blades too. Luckily I was sitting down when I got the call lol

 

[Darren S]

Splines on the drive shaft?
Mine did something similar to this.

Starts and works fine, goes into gear, clutch feels normal. But at the bite point it just sounds like metal spinning against metal?

Old thread bump - but adding my comment here for reference.

Mine did exactly the same as the above - both the OPs comments and those of Whetty above. Literally pulling out of a junction in 1st when it went - was the driver's side driveshaft that munched itself.