noise please help

1. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

   #1 13th August 2011, 22:22

   hi there guys,im wondering if someone could possibly help me out,ive got a noise on my saxo vtr mk2 the best way to describe it would be a washing machine noise except maybe more vigorously.ive had it for 5 months now and its getting on my nut.the faster i go the louder and faster the noise becomes and it kicks in pretty much straight away.ive had both driveshafts done both wheel bearings and a new strut,also i fitted a new wishbone,i would say its on the right but i cant be sure.there is no movement in the wheels. my brother reckons its from the dash but im not sure also it feels like you can feel it in the footwells.hope to hear from someone thanks again
2. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #2 13th August 2011, 22:25

   have you got a fish tank under the dash
3. Scorgie01 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Arbroath Posts: 507 ax, forte, Furio

   #3 13th August 2011, 22:27

   Does it do it when you are stopped? Moving? stopped with the engine running?
4. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

   #4 13th August 2011, 23:19

   haha nah mate no fish tank,basically does this when driving off maybe get to 10 miles an hour and it will start to kick in straight away and the faster you go the louder and faster the noise becomes,thanks
5. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

   #5 13th August 2011, 23:21

   once driving its there all the time,until i slow right down then it stops,then once i accelerate again it literally comes straight back.thanks
6. Scorgie01 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Arbroath Posts: 507 ax, forte, Furio

   #6 13th August 2011, 23:22

   And there is definitely no play in the wheels?
7. Superdan114 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Barton upon Humber Posts: 8 Mk2 Wicked Red VTR

   #7 13th August 2011, 23:23

   Had this on my last Saxo, turned out the be the thrust bearing in the clutch. Could also be alternator bearing? Had the whole clutch replaced in the end. Hope this helps
   
   Dan
8. Superdan114 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Barton upon Humber Posts: 8 Mk2 Wicked Red VTR

   #8 14th August 2011, 00:01

   Just to add to what i said before. To check if it is the thrust bearing, put your foot under the clutch pedal and pull the pedal towards you (when idling ). If the noise stops then it is definately the thrust bearing. This is what the guy at the garage did to determine if it was that or not.
   
   Dan
9. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

   #9 14th August 2011, 00:04

   yup no play in the wheels atal,ill definately try that out dan tomoz,although it doesnt seem mechanical if im honest,is it easy to do the thrust bearing?thanks
10. Damask Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Rutland Posts: 487 Saxo desire 1.1 2002, no mods.

    #10 14th August 2011, 00:10

    now im a bit of a newb, but could it be your wheel arch linings being a bit loose?
11. Superdan114 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Barton upon Humber Posts: 8 Mk2 Wicked Red VTR

    #11 14th August 2011, 00:11

    Had mine done at the garage, had the whole clutch done and cost around £280 i think so not really cheap. Although i have heard its relatively easy to do yourself if you have the time and abit of knowledge!
    
    Well other than the experience i had with mine i can't really think what else it could be mate!
    
    Dan
12. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

    #12 14th August 2011, 00:43

    haha yup dan i feel like bangin my head on a brick wall,its horrible lol.damask ill take alook but to be hjonest i dont think it would be,its definately summit under the bonnet,anyone think it may be an engine mount?ill try and get a video on tomz to try and show you guys exactly the noise,thanks again all your comments are great
13. Damask Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Rutland Posts: 487 Saxo desire 1.1 2002, no mods.

    #13 14th August 2011, 00:49

    like i said, im a bit of a newb last time my car had a rattle, i found a torch hanging off my rad :L

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14. theonethatownz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Leominster Posts: 106 Saxo 1.1 SX

    #14 14th August 2011, 01:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Damask like i said, im a bit of a newb last time my car had a rattle, i found a torch hanging off my rad :L

    That made me laugh
15. RDKells Regular Poster Joined: May 2011 Northamptonshire Posts: 299 Silver Mk2 2001 VTR

    #15 14th August 2011, 01:01

    I had a wierd clicking noise in mine, turned out to be a sticky injector..
16. philliantkr Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Birmingham Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo VTR (2000)

    #16 14th August 2011, 01:13

    Drivers side driveshaft intermediate bearing
17. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

    #17 14th August 2011, 18:27

    hi guys thanks for your comments,would a duff intermediate bearing make a noise?do you know what signs to look for?thanks
18. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

    #18 15th August 2011, 19:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by philliantkr Drivers side driveshaft intermediate bearing

    
    had abrand new driveshaft mate,any other ideas?thanks
19. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

    #19 15th August 2011, 19:51

    anyone think this could be engine/gearbox related, ive tightened the gearbox mount today under the battery tray its seemed to of tightened the gearbox up a little as it was quite loose.but other than that im just spending money here there and everywhere and not getting any closer.thanks guys
20. hoylee Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 18

    #20 16th August 2011, 18:06

    lift up your car 1 wheel at a time.. and spin as fast as ya can. and stick your ear near it...
    
    it also could be the main shaft bearing in the g-box.
    some are replacable some arnt..
    peace
21. user_43208 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr

    #21 17th August 2011, 01:42

    hi mate,i shall give it ago thanks mate,ill update you on my findings