Wtf?

v40bart · Nov 27th, 2006, 21:03

Hi all. I get this strange grinding/rumbling noise, not very loud and it comes from front left wheel when I am going around roundabouts or hard right handers. Is this the joint, bearing or what?

callyuk · Nov 27th, 2006, 22:39

without hearing it its hard to say really but i would put my money on it being the cv joint usally makes that sound when its nackered

v40bart · Nov 27th, 2006, 22:47

That's a bit early, cars only done 46000m. How much does it cost to buy? Also, can I try to squirt some WD 40 into engine mounts to stop them sqeeking?

callyuk · Nov 27th, 2006, 22:52

the problem with wd 40 is it evaporates you would be better off getting some grease on there or a bit of engine oil.
check on your cv joints to see if the rubber boot has come lose or off or if it has a split in it this would cause the grease to come out and the joint to be dry which will also cause the noise you may not need it replaceing

Suterman · Nov 27th, 2006, 22:55

My money would be on the wheel bearing. Has someone twotted it up a curb?

Jack the wheel up and lock the steering wheel take a firm grip of the wheel at 9 and 3 'o' clock. move it side to side, can you feel any movement? repeat the process but holding the wheel at 12 and 6 'o' clock. Any play in the wheel would indicate a worn or damaged bearing.

While you are at it, take a look at the driveshaft boot, is it split? if so then all the grease has come out and dirt has got in and caused premature wear to the UV joint.

thats about the limit of my knowledge on the matter.

callyuk · Nov 27th, 2006, 23:04

in my personal experiance if a wheel bearing has gone you will find there is a rubling nosing constanly not just when turning my money is still on the cv joint

v40bart · Nov 27th, 2006, 23:10

I would also go with the joint cos there is no noise in the straight line driving. I have hit a kerb hard once but it was months ago and I started to hear this thing recently. Cheers lads!

callyuk · Nov 27th, 2006, 23:12

no problem but check the rubber boot before you go buying a new cv joint as you may not need one

Suterman · Nov 27th, 2006, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by v40bart

I have hit a kerb hard once

Bingo!

steve00117 · Nov 28th, 2006, 11:48

Sorry to confuse things but, my money's on wheel bearing. Going in straight line = no load on bearing, turning right = load on left hand bearing causing rumbling/grinding noise.

Nov 27th, 2006, 21:03	#1
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	Wtf? Hi all. I get this strange grinding/rumbling noise, not very loud and it comes from front left wheel when I am going around roundabouts or hard right handers. Is this the joint, bearing or what?

Nov 27th, 2006, 22:55	#5
Suterman 240 Turbo Last Online: Jun 8th, 2024 07:21 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: shropshire View Photos By: Suterman	My money would be on the wheel bearing. Has someone twotted it up a curb? Jack the wheel up and lock the steering wheel take a firm grip of the wheel at 9 and 3 'o' clock. move it side to side, can you feel any movement? repeat the process but holding the wheel at 12 and 6 'o' clock. Any play in the wheel would indicate a worn or damaged bearing. While you are at it, take a look at the driveshaft boot, is it split? if so then all the grease has come out and dirt has got in and caused premature wear to the UV joint. thats about the limit of my knowledge on the matter. __________________ 1991 240 Turbo GL 1992 940 GL 1996 940 GLE Turbo Auto 1985 Bedford CF2 B230E

Nov 27th, 2006, 22:39	#2
callyuk Premier Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 14:40 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aberdare View Photos By: callyuk	without hearing it its hard to say really but i would put my money on it being the cv joint usally makes that sound when its nackered

Nov 27th, 2006, 22:47	#3
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	That's a bit early, cars only done 46000m. How much does it cost to buy? Also, can I try to squirt some WD 40 into engine mounts to stop them sqeeking?

Nov 27th, 2006, 22:52	#4
callyuk Premier Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 14:40 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aberdare View Photos By: callyuk	the problem with wd 40 is it evaporates you would be better off getting some grease on there or a bit of engine oil. check on your cv joints to see if the rubber boot has come lose or off or if it has a split in it this would cause the grease to come out and the joint to be dry which will also cause the noise you may not need it replaceing

Nov 27th, 2006, 23:04	#6
callyuk Premier Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 14:40 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aberdare View Photos By: callyuk	in my personal experiance if a wheel bearing has gone you will find there is a rubling nosing constanly not just when turning my money is still on the cv joint

Nov 27th, 2006, 23:10	#7
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	I would also go with the joint cos there is no noise in the straight line driving. I have hit a kerb hard once but it was months ago and I started to hear this thing recently. Cheers lads!

Nov 27th, 2006, 23:12	#8
callyuk Premier Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 14:40 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aberdare View Photos By: callyuk	no problem but check the rubber boot before you go buying a new cv joint as you may not need one

Nov 28th, 2006, 11:48	#10
steve00117 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2007 13:46 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hartlepool	Sorry to confuse things but, my money's on wheel bearing. Going in straight line = no load on bearing, turning right = load on left hand bearing causing rumbling/grinding noise.

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