Hi all, i've got an issue with my C70 T5 (auto).
The other day when i got in the car there was rumbling/rattling noise every time i pulled away. At first i thought it may be a gearbox fault, but checked the fluid level and it's fine. Then i noticed that it only seems to make the noise when the steering wheel is turned slightly to the left and i pull away. I have now also noticed that if i engage drive (with foot on brake) and and turn the steering to almost full lock to the left I can hear a diluted version of the noise! The other weird thing is that the noise is not there if i use the handbrake instead of the footbrake!
I really can't work out what it could be. I'm now thinking along the lines of driveshaft or CV joint. Am i right in thinking that it can't be a gearbox problem if it only makes the noise with the steering to the left?
Anyone with any thoughts on potential culprits would be appreciated!