V70 G/box: 2WD: - Thumping noise slowly moving forward

puttley · Dec 1st, 2015, 17:37

Hi All. I have an 05 plate V70 with 86k mileage and an auto box. On starting to move away when cold I get a thumping noise from the front which is gradually getting worse. My local garage who I trust can find nothing worn on the drive or suspension and suspect, all though they dont know, the gearbox. I had it in with main Volvo dealers last week for a gearbox "rinse" fluid change but that doesn't seem to have made much difference. i didn't mention the thumping at the time but they also made no comment about it when I collected from them. Given these comments do you feel it is gearbox wear? Perhaps in the first instance I go back to the main dealer for their opinion but it would be useful to have some background knowledge first if you have any views. Just a thought could this be the "axle ping" I have read about. Thankyou.

Recognized · Dec 2nd, 2015, 03:26

Sorry to steal the thread, but how much did they charge you for that rinse change?
Unfortunately I have no idea about the noise you are talking about and to be honest I can't really understand what is....anyway, did you check an exhaust ?

savabill · Dec 2nd, 2015, 11:00

Have you checked your tyres for blebs in the tread area? I can't think of anything else that you could call a thump when moving off.

outnumbered · Dec 2nd, 2015, 12:20

Gearbox torque mount perhaps
Mike

oragex · Dec 2nd, 2015, 12:39

Does the noise keep repeating as the car is rolling?

savabill · Dec 2nd, 2015, 20:04

Does the car do it just at 1st start up, or everytime you come to a standstill, then set off. It could be the ABS self checking if it does it at initial start up.

D5meister · Dec 2nd, 2015, 21:42

Axle ping is a thin metallic dink sound

4candles · Dec 2nd, 2015, 23:53

If this were a Subaru forum then the thump would be normal, they all have 'boxer' engines..

Rossi-fan · Dec 3rd, 2015, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4candles

If this were a Subaru forum then the thump would be normal, they all have 'boxer' engines..

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puttley · Dec 3rd, 2015, 11:15

Rinse at main Volvo dealers was £176 including oil and VAT. I expected about that amount from what I had read before. Axle bolts checked and are ok. Next check on gearbox mounting. It tends to appear worse when first setting off in the morning but is not as loud when car warmed up. No sound when driving normally or at speed. It appears louder when just pulling away slowly out of the drive. Pulling away with abit more power seems to lessen the thump. A puzzle!!! Thanks for replies. When found I will post again.

Dec 1st, 2015, 17:37	#1
puttley New Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2023 16:46 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Elland	Thumping noise slowly moving forward Hi All. I have an 05 plate V70 with 86k mileage and an auto box. On starting to move away when cold I get a thumping noise from the front which is gradually getting worse. My local garage who I trust can find nothing worn on the drive or suspension and suspect, all though they dont know, the gearbox. I had it in with main Volvo dealers last week for a gearbox "rinse" fluid change but that doesn't seem to have made much difference. i didn't mention the thumping at the time but they also made no comment about it when I collected from them. Given these comments do you feel it is gearbox wear? Perhaps in the first instance I go back to the main dealer for their opinion but it would be useful to have some background knowledge first if you have any views. Just a thought could this be the "axle ping" I have read about. Thankyou.

Dec 2nd, 2015, 03:26	#2
Recognized Senior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2019 16:53 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	Sorry to steal the thread, but how much did they charge you for that rinse change? Unfortunately I have no idea about the noise you are talking about and to be honest I can't really understand what is....anyway, did you check an exhaust ? __________________

Dec 2nd, 2015, 11:00	#3
savabill Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 07:13 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Have you checked your tyres for blebs in the tread area? I can't think of anything else that you could call a thump when moving off. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Dec 2nd, 2015, 12:20	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	Gearbox torque mount perhaps Mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Dec 2nd, 2015, 12:39	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Does the noise keep repeating as the car is rolling? __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 2nd, 2015, 20:04	#6
savabill Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 07:13 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Does the car do it just at 1st start up, or everytime you come to a standstill, then set off. It could be the ABS self checking if it does it at initial start up. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Dec 2nd, 2015, 21:42	#7
D5meister Premier Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntingdon	Axle ping is a thin metallic dink sound

Dec 2nd, 2015, 23:53	#8
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	If this were a Subaru forum then the thump would be normal, they all have 'boxer' engines..

Dec 3rd, 2015, 11:15	#10
puttley New Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2023 16:46 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Elland	Rinse at main Volvo dealers was £176 including oil and VAT. I expected about that amount from what I had read before. Axle bolts checked and are ok. Next check on gearbox mounting. It tends to appear worse when first setting off in the morning but is not as loud when car warmed up. No sound when driving normally or at speed. It appears louder when just pulling away slowly out of the drive. Pulling away with abit more power seems to lessen the thump. A puzzle!!! Thanks for replies. When found I will post again.

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