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