Weird Noise!

[Darren25]

Hi all,

I noticed while driving down the motorway this morning that i'm getting a very low droning noise as soon as I hit 65-70mph (3-3.5k rpm). It happens everytime I reach this speed and stops when I slow down!

I can't pinpoint where it's coming from but seems to be coming from the back.

Has anybody got any ideas on what it could be?

Cheers

 

[Mister_G]

Sounds like it might be wheel bearings?? I'm sure someone will come along to confirm shortly.

 

[Darren25]

Yeh was thinking wheel bearing myself. Whats the best way to check? I don't want to go replacing them if it's not what the problem is.

 

[Mister_G]

I think if you jack the back end up and spin the wheel it would give you a good idea... I don't really know though if I'm honest as I've never had one go!!

 

[Darren25]

Yeh same here as I wouldn't know what to be listening/looking out for!

It's booked into Northwest Performance at the weekend now anyway, they'll be able to sort it out!

 

[fUbAr]

It's booked into Northwest Performance at the weekend now anyway, they'll be able to sort it out!

That's unlikely.

Chances are it's the wheel bearing as said above. Jack the car up and check for play in the wheels... It'll be fairly obvious if one's gone.

 

[Darren25]

That's unlikely.

How come??

 

[The Boosh!]

LOL :quiet:

 

[Revels]

I recommend Birchdown. They're in the NW.

 

[Darren25]

Birchdown are about 45 mins away whereas NW Performance are 5 mins away. Whats the problem with getting NW Performance to have a look?

 

[Darren25]

All sorted at NW Performance, it was a rear bearing. Good service and price!

 

[fUbAr]

Good news... perhaps they saw this thread.