Strange noise problem resovled..
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Strange noise problem resovled..
So.... After having the car at the local indi, and after he assured me numerous times that there was nothing loose under, over, in the car, my search continued.. And I have now found the reasons, or the 4 reasons...
The original wheel lock nuts must be the most stupid design I have ever seen... There is some play in the fitting around the lock mechanism, enough play for this in turn to become a slight metallic sound, metal on metal...
Anyone else have this problem, or do you guys have different lock nuts??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMjS...ature=youtu.be
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The original wheel lock nuts must be the most stupid design I have ever seen... There is some play in the fitting around the lock mechanism, enough play for this in turn to become a slight metallic sound, metal on metal...
Anyone else have this problem, or do you guys have different lock nuts??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMjS...ature=youtu.be
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Here in the USA you can buy a complete new set of McGard wheel lugs and locks for 4 wheels for under $96.00.
It does look like your old lug/lock was rusty. Perhaps you might want to consider replacing all lugs and locks with a new set.
I just did so myself on my 2009 XKR about 3 months ago.
In my application, I needed to use the Spline Drive Lug/Lock set.....priced under $75.00 USD
Here in the USA you can buy a complete new set of McGard wheel lugs and locks for 4 wheels for under $96.00.
It does look like your old lug/lock was rusty. Perhaps you might want to consider replacing all lugs and locks with a new set.
I just did so myself on my 2009 XKR about 3 months ago.
In my application, I needed to use the Spline Drive Lug/Lock set.....priced under $75.00 USD
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So.... After having the car at the local indi, and after he assured me numerous times that there was nothing loose under, over, in the car, my search continued.. And I have now found the reasons, or the 4 reasons...
The original wheel lock nuts must be the most stupid design I have ever seen... There is some play in the fitting around the lock mechanism, enough play for this in turn to become a slight metallic sound, metal on metal...
Anyone else have this problem, or do you guys have different lock nuts??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMjS...ature=youtu.be
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The original wheel lock nuts must be the most stupid design I have ever seen... There is some play in the fitting around the lock mechanism, enough play for this in turn to become a slight metallic sound, metal on metal...
Anyone else have this problem, or do you guys have different lock nuts??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMjS...ature=youtu.be
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You might want to check all the lug nuts. They have crappy sheet metal covers that deform and can cause noise but the worst part is you might get them so deformed they can't be removed with the stock lug wrench. Then you will be stranded on the road somewhere.
Many threads in the S Type section about them and I have replaced all 20 of my lug nuts with a solid design that won't deform.
I also threw away the locking lugs unless you live in a real bad area you might want to do the same?
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Many threads in the S Type section about them and I have replaced all 20 of my lug nuts with a solid design that won't deform.
I also threw away the locking lugs unless you live in a real bad area you might want to do the same?
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You might want to check all the lug nuts. They have crappy sheet metal covers that deform and can cause noise but the worst part is you might get them so deformed they can't be removed with the stock lug wrench. Then you will be stranded on the road somewhere.
Many threads in the S Type section about them and I have replaced all 20 of my lug nuts with a solid design that won't deform.
I also threw away the locking lugs unless you live in a real bad area you might want to do the same?
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Many threads in the S Type section about them and I have replaced all 20 of my lug nuts with a solid design that won't deform.
I also threw away the locking lugs unless you live in a real bad area you might want to do the same?
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You might want to check all the lug nuts. They have crappy sheet metal covers that deform and can cause noise but the worst part is you might get them so deformed they can't be removed with the stock lug wrench. Then you will be stranded on the road somewhere.
Many threads in the S Type section about them and I have replaced all 20 of my lug nuts with a solid design that won't deform.
I also threw away the locking lugs unless you live in a real bad area you might want to do the same?
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Many threads in the S Type section about them and I have replaced all 20 of my lug nuts with a solid design that won't deform.
I also threw away the locking lugs unless you live in a real bad area you might want to do the same?
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And I just inspected all the nuts... and sir you are indeed right, some of them are making noice... So I have purchased a whole new set..
But come on Jaguar.. who the hell designed this?? Hope he was fired..
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