Granada wise there is not much to report......... I try and enjoy it as much I can. Still need to make an appointment for the alignment. Another reason it does not see too much use currently.
So for now, enjoy a simple picture of me doing a supermarket run with the wife. No detours, honestly!
PS. I DID fix the mirror after this run, the conversion on the scorpio mirror to the granada stalk had a screw back off a bit. Tightening it up was all that was required. If it happens again I'll locktite it!
Off topic there is also an update... Well, an update of sorts...a big one to me at least!
After 22,5 years, I've taken on another job, I'll be becoming a project leader applications (ICT). I'm actually leaving my current employer for a new carreer challenge! Who'd have thought?!
Scary as hell as I'm the sole provider, but exciting none the less! Really looking forward to it. Hope it will turn out as planned, as a long term carreer change.
I've been the systems manager for the past 22+ years, meaning a combination of system administrator, application administrator, network administrator mixed with a healthy dose of project leadership. Basically a spider in the web between inner company desires and either myself or third parties to fullfil those needs. I've been very broad in this line of work and now hope to find some more means to specialise on the project leadership role. It's an entirely new function within that company so there is a lot to shape and define. I sailed trough the application process which was a surprise as well as a form of confidence booster after 22 years of not having to have done this. My current employer hates to see me leave as it will provide them with a lot of challenges, but they also support my move completely.
Post by grumpynorthener on Mar 24, 2021 20:18:07 GMT
Alex - If you don't ever make these leaps of faith then you will never find out - Someone of your strengths will be fine - Best wishes from all at Grumpy Towers
Well, I just had to say it: "it just keeps on going" in one of my latest posts on one of the socials...
So now it is broken, again... The car has developed a creaking mechanical noise in the right rear. I'll post the video below.
It wasn't there in the morning, was there in the evening after a bit of motorway driving.
I looked into it a little but got stuck on ways to identify the individual components possibly at play.
So I: - Jacked up the right rear: Wheel was free to move, nothing draging anywhere. Wheel rotates with no play and no noise on the bearing. I did notice a pretty hefty clonking upon chaninging rotation from forward to backwards and back as in the diff seems to clonk. It seems the diff has picked up some play. Not really had a chance to look into in detail.
- Checked the fuel pump. Its located there and in therory it could cause a rattle bt it doesn't move enough to actually hit anything so that is not it either.
- Exhaust seems to run free, when jiggled no noices
- Bounced the car on it's suspension at the back, no noises. All suspension is level in relation to the tires and the way and amount of fingers I can get between lip and tire.
- Checked the shock mounts for play or rubber issues, none found
- Jacked up let rear and repeated. Much much less clunking from the diff on rotation back and forth. Wheel rolls nicely on bearing, no noise.
- General check for things that could hit anything. Nothing revealed.
- Jack up front to check wheel bearing. Little play but I'm fine with that. No noise upon rotation of wheel.
So, in summary I'm stuck. As the noise is not there without drive or the weight of the car I'm thinking how to proceed. Possible candidates to me are the diff, but I don't believe it in itself makes funny noises while driving. Or a CV joint. They are the one thing I know can be heard as a rattle when dead. But this is more of a creak/rattle than a real rattle. But how do I test them? While rotating the rear wheels on the jack, nothing was audible. Will the car still drive with one shaft taken out (to see if the noise is then gone?)? Would that be a wise test?
Anyway, here's the vid...
I'm actually quite miffed and a little dissapointed. I thought I'd finally got the car reliable....
Post by grumpynorthener on Mar 31, 2021 8:54:52 GMT
Alex - That's rotational hence I would go straight for for the CV joint - sometimes its mechanical click type sound but it does vary on different cars but it would appear to be a distinctive dead CV joint type noise to me - needless to say if that does sort the problem I would also replace the other side - Unsure on the Granada does it have a inner & outer CV type set up or is it a UJ at the diff end & CV joint at the wheel ? - keep us all posted
Alex - That's rotational hence I would go straight for for the CV joint - sometimes its mechanical click type sound but it does vary on different cars but it would appear to be a distinctive dead CV joint type noise to me - needless to say if that does sort the problem I would also replace the other side - Unsure on the Granada does it have a inner & outer CV type set up or is it a UJ at the diff end & CV joint at the wheel ? - keep us all posted
Good to hear my first thought confirmed. I was planning on removing the one driveshaft and see if the sound was gone.
Yes, the Granada has an inner and outer CV on each shaft. So 4 to replace in that case... And I have the much rarer bigger OD ones. They take a bigger bolt... A quick look says 250 euro's a joint plus shipping. But that is through a specialist. Independent motor factors can be cheaper online... The regular sized ones are 84 euro's each. This is going to require some research!
Alex - That's rotational hence I would go straight for for the CV joint - sometimes its mechanical click type sound but it does vary on different cars but it would appear to be a distinctive dead CV joint type noise to me - needless to say if that does sort the problem I would also replace the other side - Unsure on the Granada does it have a inner & outer CV type set up or is it a UJ at the diff end & CV joint at the wheel ? - keep us all posted
Good to hear my first thought confirmed. I was planning on removing the one driveshaft and see if the sound was gone.
Yes, the Granada has an inner and outer CV on each shaft. So 4 to replace in that case... And I have the much rarer bigger OD ones. They take a bigger bolt... A quick look says 250 euro's a joint plus shipping. But that is through a specialist. Independent motor factors can be cheaper online... The regular sized ones are 84 euro's each. This is going to require some research!
Take one off and measure. If it’s the 114mm diameter ones with the M10 bolts ,( which is the bigger one I think), you can get them a lot cheaper than €250. Think they are the same as the 930 turbo Porsche. I probably have got some kicking about somewhere, but if I haven’t it’s not difficult to get them. 😊
Good to hear my first thought confirmed. I was planning on removing the one driveshaft and see if the sound was gone.
Yes, the Granada has an inner and outer CV on each shaft. So 4 to replace in that case... And I have the much rarer bigger OD ones. They take a bigger bolt... A quick look says 250 euro's a joint plus shipping. But that is through a specialist. Independent motor factors can be cheaper online... The regular sized ones are 84 euro's each. This is going to require some research!
Take one off and measure. If it’s the 114mm diameter ones with the M10 bolts ,( which is the bigger one I think), you can get them a lot cheaper than €250. Think they are the same as the 930 turbo Porsche. I probably have got some kicking about somewhere, but if I haven’t it’s not difficult to get them. 😊
The big ones on the granada should be 108mm. And I've yet to find a decent source. I've found one partnumber claiming to be the right one, but there's either no picture or the wrong picture (showing a joint with axle stubb combined like front wheel drive vehicles).
I was going to see if I can confirm the dimensions and splines today so I can see if, like my inner tie rods, they are available cheaper from other car brands/models...
Mr Eurogranada, I do love a Mk1 granny, English coupes were slightly different around the C post, which I think was a mod to the Euro shell, but in my opinion the euro shell is nicer. How rare are 2 door saloons?, we never got those over here
Mr Eurogranada, I do love a Mk1 granny, English coupes were slightly different around the C post, which I think was a mod to the Euro shell, but in my opinion the euro shell is nicer. How rare are 2 door saloons?, we never got those over here
Hi,
As far as I know (which may be flawed) Europe had the coupe from 1972 in the coke bottle design style where the Uk didn't get them until the 1974 model I believe. The UK got the redesigned version which from then on was the only version so Europe also got this same new straight lined version. I don't believe they were actively built side by side.
The two door we also had from early on. I don't know why it was never sold in the UK. With its two door saloon look, it was more of an american coupe like the original 65/66 mustangs. Maybe that is why there was also a two door fastback (which we came to know as the coupe)?? At least back then a customer had something of a choice!
There were: 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 4-door estate 2-door coupe
And weirdly enough, all those models look great! It's really rare for that to happen. These days it's almost non existant. The two door over here is pretty rare as well. They do not come up for sale often as owners hang on to them. But on some ford meetings you can at least find several togtether at the same time.
I know the mkII and MkII facelift as you would call them (we call them MkII and III, as the scorpio form 1985 was sold under it's own name here) have a huge following in the UK and even here, but styling wise (in my personal opinion) they just don't live up to their early seventies predecessors in looks. I like the MkII (pre-facelift) a little better than the last incarnation. It's a strong looking car with clean lines, but it's just a little dull compared with the mk1's.
