[Champagne]

This afternoon a clicking sound started & and increased speed a vibration became evident. Initial thought was a nail in a tyre, but inspection revealed no foreign bodies lodged in tyres. Vibration appears to occur only under load, not evident while coasting.
Drove approx 3 km home at very low speed & have put the vehicle up on ramps & there is nothing evident with a visual inspection. No damage at drive shaft couplings, nor at drive shafts to wheels.
Any suggestions/advice appreciated.

 

[TommiT]

It would help if we knew what car, what model, what engine, what year, what miles . . .

 

[Champagne]

It is a 2005 7L 3.2VR6, 124000km
I have already resolved the problem. Failed centre bearing support & have ordered delivery of a replacement.
I have only had the car for around 2 weeks, this failure is not a great problem & has not diminished my appreciation of my Treg.
Thanks for your assistance

 

[TommiT]

Yup, it's a common problem.

If you want to get back on the road in an hour with a tried and proven fix that costs nothing look up "The Jimi Fix" (spelling is correct).

It started life on a Porker forum.

Do take the time to read this thread carefully. It will be worth your while (and don't forget to take 10 seconds to reset your gearbox so it learns how YOU drive):

Buying a Used Touareg - What to look for ????

There have been a number of requests from new members asking what to look for when buying a used Treg. I thought it may be useful to gather all the info into one post which could perhaps be pinned. I've prepared a draft below. I wonder if the regs could suggest any amendments or additions, I'm...

www.mytreg.com

 

[Champagne]

Interesting article, thanks. I have already ordered & paid for a replacement tailshaft assembly. Have since discovered that replacement centre bearing carrier assembles can be purchased,

I would like the details of how to reset the gearbox to relearn my driving style.

 

[TommiT]

Turn the ignition on but do NOT start the car.

Press the accelerator pedal firmly to the floor and hold it there for a full 10 seconds.

Release the pedal and turn the ignition off.

Every owner should do this when their driving style changes.

 

[Champagne]

Thank you for that

 

[Champagne]

I might assemble a kit, consisting of 8 25mm pieces of 16mm pressure hose, a number of single sided razors & a pack of plastic cable ties. Pack them into a sealed plastic bag & deposit within the spare cavity for emergency use in the future

 

[TommiT]

The Jimi Fix kit! Hopefully Murphy's Law will kick in and it will never be used.

Typically the standard centre bearing is good for 60-90,000 miles or 5-6 years or thereabouts.

Some go a bit sooner, some go a lot later and some don't go at all. It's pot luck!

 

[Champagne]

I went out & purchased a length of 5/8" pressure hose, cable ties & a hose cutter. After cutting away my first attempt at the "Jimi Fix" I thoroughly cleaned all off the rubber from the bearing outer & retrimmed the rubber off the carrier housing & using longer sections of hose & applying a Silicone release agent as a lubricant managed to slip the carrier into position. It took substantially longer than the suggested 45 minutes. I cheated a little, securing the carrier mounting bracket to the forward mounts & then utilising the bracket as a lever point. It worked. Fitted the support housing & carefully prided the carrier into position. Tightened all bolts, and then completed a test drive at speeds up to 100km/h. No noises, no vibrations. Considering filling voids with Sikaflex Marine Sealant, would then have an almost bullet proof support membrane. Thanks for your suggestion TommiT. Overall cost approx $20, including hose, cable ties & a hose cutter.

 

[TommiT]

Glad you are sorted!