Citroen Xsara strange noise

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Tue 26 Jul 2005 21:16
Citroen Xsara strange noise - David Horn
There's a strange whistling noise coming from the rear of my Xsara. It's a cross between a whistle and the sound that two unlubricated surfaces make. You can hear it in the cabin at any speeds above about 50mph. It's not the engine (still comes if you put your foot on the clutch) and it happens in 4th and 5th gear.

Both the rear brake drums are the same temperature after a long journey, so don't think anything is binding there. It does change slightly if there's a strong gust of wind, but that might be because the balance of the car is thrown off slightly.

Any suggestions, or should I just turn the radio up? ;-)

Many thanks!

David.
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Tue 26 Jul 2005 21:30
Citroen Xsara strange noise - rebel
Sounds like a wheel bearing on it's way out to me.
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Tue 26 Jul 2005 21:34
Citroen Xsara strange noise - David Horn
Expensive to fix, do you reckon?
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Tue 26 Jul 2005 21:36
Citroen Xsara strange noise - Adam {P}
David,

I have no idea about Citroen parts but if it was even close to 100 quid I'd be amazed.
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Tue 26 Jul 2005 22:00
Citroen Xsara strange noise - Roly93
Try Euro car Parts : www.eurocarparts.co.uk
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Tue 26 Jul 2005 22:04
Citroen Xsara strange noise - Adam {P}
I've taken a wild stab in the dark that yours is the turbo diesel David. If so, £43.50. Can't stray too far from that turbo or not.
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