noise from wheels

1. saxxxo1 L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Brighton Posts: 73 Blue Mk1 VTR

   #1 2nd June 2011, 21:53

   Hi all,
   I have a strange noise coming from the front wheels especially from the offside. At high speed it sounds like that driveshaft sound but convinced it isn't that; as I have checked the CV gaiters. What could it be please? Michael
2. saxxxo1 L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Brighton Posts: 73 Blue Mk1 VTR

   #2 2nd June 2011, 21:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxxxo1 Hi all, I have a strange noise coming from the front wheels especially from the offside. At high speed it sounds like that driveshaft sound but convinced it isn't that; as I have checked the CV gaiters. What could it be please? Michael

   It's a VTR with 130666mi thank you
3. lewisunited Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Kent Posts: 376 Was: Mk1 Saxo 1.1/ Mk1 VTR NOW: mk5 fiesta zetec s

   #3 2nd June 2011, 22:00

   wheel bearings or the cv joints, did you check for leaks?
4. saxxxo1 L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Brighton Posts: 73 Blue Mk1 VTR

   #4 2nd June 2011, 22:03

   I must admit, when the offside DS was replaced, the seal wasn't replaced. Should it have done? It was oily as the DS enters the gearbox.
5. cyne Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 North East Posts: 743

   #5 2nd June 2011, 22:04

   just the sheer power causing the wheels to rip the tarmac in every gear.
   
   What the man above says.
   
   What kind of noise is it? As mine makes about 5 different sounds, but its shit so not worth fixing.
6. saxxxo1 L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Brighton Posts: 73 Blue Mk1 VTR

   #6 2nd June 2011, 22:12

   at low speeds, a squeaky sound. High speeds. A bit like a stationary train with that funny motor soung under the carriage.
7. workid1 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Newcastle Posts: 277 BMW e35 328i Fiesta zetec s BMW e46 320

   #7 2nd June 2011, 22:52

   I'd say wheel bearing, mines fooled also
8. s34n Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Plymouth Posts: 27 Saxo

   #8 2nd June 2011, 22:59

   if its wheel bearing the noise will increase as your turn left if its the offside, there will be play in hub eventually or even now depending how bad it is. cv joint usually knocks when turning as a pose to sounding like a stationery train lol. another thing that can be worth checking as it squeaks at low speed is that your sliders on your calliper and free and moving properly, have a tendency to seize therefore your pads are on the discs ever so slightly even when your off the pedal, causing them to squeek and would make a racket at high speeds if your pads are becoming foooooooked !! hope it helps