Important! : strange noise when turnig left !!!!

1. sevvtr Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #1 3rd October 2011, 00:00

   hi ive just got my self a 2000 vtr totaly original no mods yet http://1.2.3.10/bmi/www.saxperience....ns/smiley2.gif but have now found a couple of problems with the car , when i go above 20mph in any gear or with foot on clutch i get a strange noise from under the bonnet only when turning to the left or in a stright line no noise when turning right though , the noise can not be heard from out side of the car just in side , i have checked drive shafts, mount but cant think wot it could be any help would be much appriciated as its putting me off drivin it
2. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #2 3rd October 2011, 01:22

   what does the noise sound like, hard to say without hearing it, checked wheel bearings?
3. sevvtr Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #3 3rd October 2011, 10:28

   ive checked bearings they spin fine with no movment , the noise sounds like a dry grinding noise
4. Iceni Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2

   #4 4th October 2011, 17:54

   Could still be a wheel bearing.
   
   The noise is only heard when there is a load on the bearing.
   
   With the front wheel / wheels off the ground grab each front wheel in turn at 9 o'clock & 3 o'clock and twist back and forth while pulling on it.
   
   Then the same while pushing.
   
   Does it feel different?
   
   Can you hear anything?

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5. sevvtr Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #5 4th October 2011, 22:58

   thanks ive checked beraning but not as much as that just give it a gd shake lol, but if it was abearing why would it only do it when turning left not right? any one think it could be the wishbone/ swinging arm? as ive found a bit of play their!
6. Stefan_Wood Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 Birmingham Posts: 1557 Furio, 306Hdi, Astra 1.9cdti

   #6 4th October 2011, 23:29

   Ball join, and the joint were the shock is attached to, ive got exactly the same problem
7. sevvtr Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #7 4th October 2011, 23:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stefan_Wood Ball join, and the joint were the shock is attached to, ive got exactly the same problem

   and replacing wishbone fixxed yours??? thnak god for that!! first i was thinking gearbox and a long list off parts i was going to change lol well if its just wishbone ill change that and save me a samll furtune aswell thanks stefan_wood
8. Stefan_Wood Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 Birmingham Posts: 1557 Furio, 306Hdi, Astra 1.9cdti

   #8 4th October 2011, 23:54

   Ive still got the problem lol, waiting to get my full lowering kit & new rims to get it all sorted at once. If ur doing it yourself change the wishbone, will sort all things out
9. zippy12 Newbie Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 12

   #9 5th October 2011, 11:57

   mine doing the same but when turning right. Had a garage check out the drivers side bottom ball joint and yes its goosed. Got a replacement wishbone (£55) to fit at weekend. will report back if nosie stops.