Hey to all, first post. I have a 2002 discovery II that has started making a noise that i cant figure out. It doesnt do it all the time but it seems to be coming from the drive train area. it makes a clicking noise on acceleration at times. it sounds almost a cable tie strapped to the drive shaft. i couldnt find anything touching it and it doesnt climb with the rpm of the engine. it does it with the timing of the vehicle rolling or something turning. i checked u joints but everything seems tight. it may go a day or two and not do it then it may do it 3 or 4 times in a row at low speed, 25-30 mph. i kinda thought it may be the brake pads but ive worked on a few cars in my past and it just doesnt sound like thats it. also i have a major valve cover leak on both sides. how hard is it to remove the intake to get to the bolts. HELP PLEASE.

 

Don't drive it till you have the front 2 u-joints in the double cardon, rebuilt. They are about to fail and can trake out your tranny in the process.
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can this be done by me a back yard mechanic? where is the cardon? the closest dealer is 2 hours away anyone have a idea on how to check it before i have it hauled to the dealer? also how about the valve cover gaskets any thing special to get the intake off? thanks for the input. this is my first rover and trying to learn the mechanics of it.

 

I can walk you thru it, just don't drive it till you have order and received 2 new u-joints and a centering ball kit.