HELP whinning noise when coasting
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Hmm tricky !!
Does the sound get worse when you are on full lock ?
Does the noise increase at higher speeds (obviously up to the point you cant hear over the engine) !
Is the sound definitely from the front ?
How old is the car ?
It "sounds" like wheel bearing or driveshaft, CV Joint ? but without more details difficult to say ! It could even be something (stone etc) trapped between the disk and the shield ? stranger things have happened !
Does the sound get worse when you are on full lock ?
Does the noise increase at higher speeds (obviously up to the point you cant hear over the engine) !
Is the sound definitely from the front ?
How old is the car ?
It "sounds" like wheel bearing or driveshaft, CV Joint ? but without more details difficult to say ! It could even be something (stone etc) trapped between the disk and the shield ? stranger things have happened !
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It does sound like it may be a wheel bearing ! I may be wrong, im no expert. Usually sounds like a low grumbling noise, and is speed related !
Take the wheels off and check the pads/disks for wear, especially the inside pads, and make sure nothing is trapped between the shield and the disk/caliper
If any of the experts can chime in they may have a better idea !
Sorry if i havent been any help !
Take the wheels off and check the pads/disks for wear, especially the inside pads, and make sure nothing is trapped between the shield and the disk/caliper
If any of the experts can chime in they may have a better idea !
Sorry if i havent been any help !
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Thanks for the replies Ian, pretty sure its the back now (just been for a spin), as I was stopping at lights with slight uphill to a stop the car held itself but when I jacked up the rear both wheels moved ok and could roll the car back and forth ok aswell, there is also a little rumbling noise but not all the time and the whine does dissapear at speed. At worst could it be the rear diff.
Been out again, sounds like changing down a gear when slowing.
[This message has been edited by LeeMac (edited 29 June 2001).]
Been out again, sounds like changing down a gear when slowing.
[This message has been edited by LeeMac (edited 29 June 2001).]
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Hmmm, it "could" be the rear diff ! but i wouldnt jump straight to that conclusion !
It could still be a wheel bearing/drive shaft etc ! Its very hard to tell without actually hearing it ! are there any dealerships or garages that you trust in your area ? may be worth a small amount of hassle to set your mind at rest !
It could still be a wheel bearing/drive shaft etc ! Its very hard to tell without actually hearing it ! are there any dealerships or garages that you trust in your area ? may be worth a small amount of hassle to set your mind at rest !
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Recently had problems with a worn drive flange which caused a whinning/squeeling sort of noise that changed in pitch depending on speed and the amount of steering lock involved.
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