Hi folks,
recently I noticed as scraping noise from the front, related to wheel speed. It almost sounded like a stone in the caliper. I got the front up, had a look round and the UJs (my other suspects) look to be fine with no play. Hubs seem OK after random tugging on the front wheels when up in the air. Rotating the fronts (either side) there's a very slight bit of free movement in the shaft before there's a light knock. But if I grab the front propshaft there's a real knock when reversing direction. Propshaft UJs seem fine (and are quite new).
Is it the front diff? Could it be something less of a PITA instead?
Opinions please

 

Hmm, no replies. Maybe it's OK and I'm just paranoid?

 

Rotational play like that is fairly normal. Any up-down or side-slop would be a concern. Check for stones caught between the dust shield and the caliper, or the dust shield itself rubbing. Might want to address that oil leak. If the back of the block is oily as well, I'd suspect the valve cover. Otherwise, oil filter adapter would be my next guess.

 

Ok that a relief 😀 thank you.

I had a good look at the leaks. OFA does look like a candidate but there's also a pretty good leak coming down the trans cooler lines and blowing all the way back....