Clunky noises = H3 is in the shop... F*@k!

[justforfun]

Well, we went out yesterday and decided to tackle a place that we nailed the previous outing - well, the H3's nailed it the rest didn't.

Anyway... bit of a rock step climb preceded by a load of soft sand, 80% of the way up sounded like a machine gun went off underneath ... so backed off, and gently ran forward on some level ground - nasty clicking thumping noise coming from the left front

Couldn't see any leakage etc anywhere, but the noise got slightly worse so - called HUMMER Assistance and it went off to the dealer on a truck

Waiting for the dealer to get back to me today with the diagnosis

At a guess - best case, the left halfshaft has bitten the dust... worse case, the diff has binned it!

Cheers
JFF

[NEOCON1]

that sucks man , they should get you put back together soon

good luck , let us know what it was when you find out

[usetosellhummer]

machine gun? uh oooh, my rattle was a loose skid plate

[Agriv8r]

did the clunking include reduced performance, or extra vibrations??? maybe it something cheap and easy like usedto said...

[Hummer Guy]

machine gun noise makes me think it was more internal/diff...but who knows. Keep us posted.

[justforfun]

Thanks guys... okay, the latest is the front diff mount broke, which then (I guess) resulted in some undue pressure etc on the transfer case

Just spoke with them and they've opened up the t-case and it needs two new pinions and something else (couldn't quite hear what he said!)... sooo, should have it back Wednesday afternoon / Thursday morning... which is great as we have a trip on Saturday with our little club

I did point out that this is warranty repairs, and thus far they said "of course" so fingers crossed they don't change their mind!!!

Cheers
JFF

[hummerabia]

Hi JFF, sorry to hear about your "clunky noises" and sounds like your dealership is pretty good like the one we have over here. Liberty AD has usually bent over backwards with Warranty repairs on mine several times making sure its ready before Thursday night. On the diff mount, I seem to tear one up between every service, but save for a bit of a driveline thump when you back off or apply the gas that was about it so its probably not the same thing.
Anyhow, now looking at a new '07 as I have just had confirmation from Liberty that mine is a write off after its 140kmh encounter with a crash barrier about a week back Just a shame you can't get the Shadow Green any more on the 07's.

[justforfun]

Originally Posted by hummerabia

On the diff mount, I seem to tear one up between every service, but save for a bit of a driveline thump when you back off or apply the gas that was about it.
Anyhow, now looking at a new '07 as I have just had confirmation from Liberty that mine is a write off after its 140kmh encounter with a crash barrier about a week back Just a shame you can't get the Shadow Green any more on the 07's.

Ouch! glad to hear you're okay.... shame about the truck mind you - wouldn't be anything to do with some friends across teh causeway that contributed would it?!... For the diff mount, I have a sneaky suspicion it went a while back now that you mention the driveline thump

The dealer has been great - and that's not normally the case in this part of the world - they know I have trip coming up Saturday, so it's all hands on deck to get it ready

Cheers
JFF

[wannabeH3]

sounds like your chain came off;P transfer case chain

[justforfun]

So spoke to the dealer this morning - transfer case all buttoned up, they tested it and lo and behold still noises ... car needs a new front diff assembly and surprise, they do not have any in stock in the Middle East

They have to order it from the US and reckon it'll take around 10-15 days to get here and then around 1-2 days to fit it!!! ... I suppose the good thing is it'll have the stronger bits in the new diff

Not happy!

JFF

[hummerabia]

Thats bad news mate, don't suppose they are willing to whip one off another H3 they have out back Guess that would be asking too much.

[justforfun]

Originally Posted by hummerabia

Thats bad news mate, don't suppose they are willing to whip one off another H3 they have out back Guess that would be asking too much.

Tried that, but they don't have any in stock right now... still, can't complain the guys have been absolutely excellent from the start of this

Just need to wait

Cheers
JFF

[justforfun]

Okay folks - my H3 is still lying ina workshop with nothing happening

The dealer have been great but apparently it's a GM issue that there are no front diff assemblies in place in the Middle East - this has been two weeks it's been in the shop, with what looks like another 2 weeks to go which is bloody ridiculous

Does anyone here have a contact I can mail in the US to vent my frustration and see if we can get moving (worth a shot I reckon!) ... F5???

VIN is 5GTDN136268129028 - just in case there are any sympathetic GM people out there!!

Cheers
JFF