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PaddyLondon

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    David
  • Jaguar Model
    XKR
  • Year of Jaguar
    2000
  • UK/Ireland Location
    Greater London

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  1. MY2000 XKR, 94000 miles. Driving back from London, a knocking sound started from the rear of the car. Over about 10 miles it got louder. It changes frequency a little when the car is driven faster, but the frequency nor loudness of the knock is not proportionate.The car is "driveable" but the sound makes it sound a very bad idea.The sound appears under acceleration or maintenance of road speed. Under engine braking ("foot off the accelerator"), the sound is inaudible. Driving in reverse gear, it is inaudible/not present.A local mechanic put the car on his ramp to inspect. The noise could be heard with drive engaged and the wheels rotating. Using a screwdriver as a listening device, he pinpointed the noise to the differential. He said there had been oil leaking from the diff, though I have not seen evidence of this on my garage floor. He has proposed to replace the diff, causing my eyes to water.I'd be very grateful for any advice or stories of similar issues. egWhat other diagnostics could I/should I have done before committing? Are there any interim "sticking plasters".Should I drive it to and from the mechanics or have it transported.
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