MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end? was created by Andyfletcher1

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166701
My F has developed a strange scraping/grinding noise at the front. Seems to sound like drivers side. Started when slowing up to junctions, but appears at low speeds, especially when changing gear or over bumps?
I've looked underneath, can't see anything catching. Some people say maybe arb bushes?
Brakes all changed 12mths ago, they're sound.
Hope it's not too serious?
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Replied by mgtfbluestreak on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166702
your tyres havent been touching the inner arch? :hgf:
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Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166707
Hi.
If you notice a grinding/grunching at slow speeds over bumps it may be the front suspension wants greasing.

You can get at the grease nipples with the wheels at full lock. Give each nipple about 5/6 squirts from a grease gun.
I use a Lithium based grease.

Regards
Tony ;)
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Last edit: 8 years 7 months ago by mgtftone. Reason: typo
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Replied by Andyfletcher1 on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166713
Thanks, i,'ll give it a try. Before you through changing bushes etc.

Not as any squeaks, grinding etc in last 3 years owning car. Then took it out today and grates randomly - sometimes on open road(under 30mph), between gears, slowing up ? Makes a right racket, then disappears for a while!
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Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166714
Wheels not catching, cannot see any obvious worn bushes etc. I'll try the greasing as someone suggests as a first fix.
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Replied by Bob on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166728
I'm pretty sure this should work.To check the grease nipples need doing press down on the wings hard and you can hear the groaning noise.
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166737
Just a heads up that the F has grease nipples on the rear suspension too. Unlike the TF. :yesnod:

David
:shrug:

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Replied by Andyfletcher1 on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166742
Checked each front wing. No noise when pressing down at each corner.
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Replied by Bob on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166746

Andyfletcher1 wrote: Checked each front wing. No noise when pressing down at each corner.


Bugger! I would still give em a squirt just in case.
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Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166753
will do, then may look to ARB bushes, one looks a bit worn (O/S)
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Replied by cairnsys on topic MGF intermittent grinding/scraping from front end?

Posted 8 years 7 months ago #166758
Don't know if it would cause the effect you're hearing but have a look at the ARB drop links. One of mine was broken and I'm told it's not uncommon.

Robin ;)

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