Guest wantthatone Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 thought it might of been a wheel bearing but from what i can see, theres no sign of play, but can smell petrol, is this similar to any one else?calipers were all resealed, & powder coated so im sure the issue isnt this, any one shed any light, as were off on our touring hols soon in the supe so need it tip top:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 When ? Straight line? does the noise go if you turn left or right ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 hey dude, no its strange, i use motorways most of the week, noticed it going down the slip road to pick up the M5, i went left to right but it made no difference to the accoustics, im at a total loss! thought it might be my window slightly open, or the stereo, but its definatley drivers side rear, all new drop links, all re bushed, all new coil overs. full geo the other month, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 the humming could be a bee under the wheel arch . just a hunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 no, no bee mark, just went out with a torch to check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I had the same thing about 3 months back on the M4 .what it was the rear inner wing plastic rubbing on my wheel. untill it came off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Get the car in the air & spin the wheels whilst listening for a worn bearing. If it's just on its way out there might not be noticable play. Droplinks ect will just give you knocking noises. What speeds ist it happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 it was about 50-60, i can only think it is the bearing, there was an advisorie on the other side at the last MOT but we managed to tighten that, i was aiming to replace the bearings at the same time, but today could not make any noise out, its not trim rubbing. its a mechanical noise if that helps.. just concerned about the smell of fuel, is the fuel pump located there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Are you able to get hold of Gareth to see if he can take a look at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 hi bill, im there in 2 weeks mate. suppose if anyone can sort it they can..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 As long as you try and sort it before your trip, You never know what it could be especially with the smell of fuel. If you still have the issue in 2 weeks i'm sure they can sort it over the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Unidirectional tyres that are near their end of life can make some odd thrumming noises, what are your tyres like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 all as new, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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