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Wed 10 Jun 2009 23:15

00 1.8 Grinding/drooning noise - but not turning - clachnacudden

Ok folks, it's been a while - how you all doing?

What is this all about -

Recently I have noticed a problem when driving, which gets noticeably louder at speed. It is a drooning, but not quite grinding noise, which is most noticable at about 30 to 50. It seems to get slightly worse when i turn right, but disaapears when i turn left at that speed. When i first noticed it i thought tyres. I am running Conti 2's on the front and they are lowish on tread but i have run lower with the same tyres with no problems. The pressures are all fine. Also, to add to the confusion, i recently had a service by Dean at 4 rings and he never noticed anything, and i trust his judgement. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? The car is on 87k miles, with no codes or power issues.

Cheers for listening, Clach

Edited by Pugugly on 11/06/2009 at 10:59

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Thu 11 Jun 2009 00:11

00 1.8 Grinding/drooning noise - but not turning l - clachnacudden

i am thinking left wheel bearing..any thoughts?

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Thu 11 Jun 2009 00:29

00 1.8 Grinding/drooning noise - but not turning l - Kevin

>i am thinking left wheel bearing..any thoughts?

Possibly bearing or brakes.

Does the noise change/disappear if you touch the brakes?

Is one wheel warmer than the other after a long run?

Kevin...

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Thu 11 Jun 2009 10:03

00 1.8 Grinding/drooning noise - but not turning l - Peter D

Wheel bearing probably N/S. Regards Peter

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Fri 12 Jun 2009 22:28

00 1.8 Grinding/drooning noise - but not turning l - clachnacudden

will check and see in terms of heat ..thanks

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