Getrag Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 (Meant to be supra-chat but never mind) The noise I was getting at the rear was indeed a bearing gone. (Rotational noise, increasing with road speed). If you ever get it yourself, jack the car up, put a hand on the top and bottom of the wheel and move it in and out. The garage did this and there was noticable play with the wheel. And as Paul Whiffin also correctly advised, I needed the bearing and flange too as the the flange was a bit chewed up. So if yours ever goes it might be a good idea to get the flange just in case. Took the garage 4 hours to do which I thought was a bit too long but I got to drive it in anger again which suited me just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Glad you are sorted!! Bit worrying if there is play in the wheel though. With the stresses and strains of driving and cornering I am surprised the whole wheel hasn't come off...... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yeah, that is a pleasant thought. Thankfully its a 2nd car and not used when ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Out of interest, I have had a noise develop recently which sounds like a metal coathanger being tapped against the inside of the outer wing behind the driver. Does this sound as if it may be similar to the noise you experienced? It only started yesterday and does not seem to do it when cornering or at low speeds (at least I could only hear it at 70+ in a straight line). Any other advice greatfully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Out of interest, I have had a noise develop recently which sounds like a metal coathanger being tapped against the inside of the outer wing behind the driver. Does this sound as if it may be similar to the noise you experienced? It only started yesterday and does not seem to do it when cornering or at low speeds (at least I could only hear it at 70+ in a straight line). Doesn't sound like a wheel bearing mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I think wheel bearings normally make a low grumbley whirly noise like when you drive over a rough road surface, typically getting louder as you turn and put weight on the side that has gone and sometimes go silent when you turn the other way and the weight is taken off them (especially noticeable if it's a front one) I've got 1 to get done myself, this is not a particularly cheap fix then? with approx 4h * hourly rate labour + £50-100 bearing seal how much was the flange? good advice btw, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Cheers Chilli, I thought that too (hence the play in the wheel) mine doesn't seem too similar so I have posted a new question in technical. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I found the opposite, it was louder with the weight "off" and a bit quiter with weight on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Cheers Chilli, I thought that too (hence the play in the wheel) mine doesn't seem too similar so I have posted a new question in technical. Cheers hmmm can't say yours definitely is a bearing but you've got play in the wheel or do you mean in the steering (wheel)? if it's coming from the back, maybe it's drive shaft uj related, hard to say really I found the opposite, it was louder with the weight "off" and a bit quiter with weight on it hmmm well I guess it might depend exactly how the bearing has failed, main point being they tend to change in sound as you corner one way then the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Out of interest, I have had a noise develop recently which sounds like a metal coathanger being tapped against the inside of the outer wing behind the driver. Does this sound as if it may be similar to the noise you experienced? It only started yesterday and does not seem to do it when cornering or at low speeds (at least I could only hear it at 70+ in a straight line). Any other advice greatfully received. its proberly just a nail in your tyre:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I think I need my bearing done too. Will be ordering the parts off Nic soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have the parts in stock if required, and at good savings over UK prices..... give me a shout if you need some. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Just e-mailed you Paul I have the parts in stock if required, and at good savings over UK prices..... give me a shout if you need some. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Out of interest, I have had a noise develop recently which sounds like a metal coathanger being tapped against the inside of the outer wing behind the driver. Does this sound as if it may be similar to the noise you experienced? Hmmmm...... I don't want to worry you but that sounds like there is a metal coathanger tapping the inside of your wing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprattgaz Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 My bearings have made all sorts of noises when they have gone (had 3 go) NEVEr did it sound like the rumble of a normal bearing!!! Almost a cracking an ticking sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Almost a cracking an ticking sound. Coincidentally, I think I now have this sound on the contralateral side. Think I need to get it up on a ramp and see if the wheel moves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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