Peugeot 1.8 cab grinding noise possibly exhaust related.

2001 PEUGEOT 306
77,000 MILES
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ADAMSHOTTON
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There is a loud grinding noise coming from underneath my feet when accelerating, especially from a stop,
It cannot be heard from outside the vehicle but it sounds as if something is grinding away and i hesitate to accelerate because of it so im driving round (i have to get to work daily) very very slowly and gently!
Could this be exhaust related and if it was a blowing exhaust why doesnt it make this noise when stopped and i put my foot down on the pedal? And why does it sound more like metal grinding (from inside only which can be deceiving ofcourse) than a loud blowing exhaust!?
any help greatly appreciated! :)
Jun 4, 2013 at 6:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Have checked the drive line or any defects such as faulty wheel bearings and drive shaft? you need to start looking at these things if only to eliminate them as possible causes.
Jun 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM