wheel bearing

1. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

   #1 22nd August 2012, 17:19

   do i need a wheel bearing turning right at speed it makes a grumberling sound but in a straight line no noise
2. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

   #2 22nd August 2012, 17:19

   from the n/s
3. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #3 22nd August 2012, 17:23

   If it was a wheel bearing it would normally make a noise all of the time.
   Does it make a noise on full lock, clicking kindof?
   Sounds more like a driveshaft to me though...
4. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

   #4 22nd August 2012, 17:26

   no it doesnt click at all its odd it only does it when i turn right at speed above 30mph
5. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #5 22nd August 2012, 17:31

   Hmm.
   
   Jack the car up and spin the wheel, have a listen for a grinding noise and also check for play. If its got play and a grinding noise, its most likely the bearing.
   
   Whilst you're under there have a good look over the drive shafts too, Check for movement in them and also check the gaiters.
6. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

   #6 22nd August 2012, 17:36

   cheers m8 will do
7. user_50346 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Houghton-Le-Spring Posts: 366 C2 vts

   #7 22nd August 2012, 21:03

   jack the car up grab the wheel at 12-6 give it a shake and the same at 3-9 and see if theres any play ?
8. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

   #8 22nd August 2012, 21:20

   cheers m8 will do if there isnt any play what else can it be
9. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #9 22nd August 2012, 21:30

   Mine started off making noise under cornering, then progressed to permanent noise. Jack up and check forplay
10. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

    #10 22nd August 2012, 21:32

    thank m8 what did yours turn out to be
11. lightining996 L-plater Joined: May 2012 Durham Posts: 97 106 quicksilver 1.4

    #11 23rd August 2012, 00:42

    sounds like the driveshaft m8 easy to fix and they are not that much to buy
12. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #12 23rd August 2012, 00:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by james21 do i need a wheel bearing turning right at speed it makes a grumberling sound but in a straight line no noise

    As you turn you're loading up that side bearing (n/s) more causing the grumble /low rumble. It's the bearing itself crumbling and not rotating smoothly causing the noise I suspect.
    
    If it is a bearing you can often feel it at this stage by jacking up the car and 12-6, 9-3 as described above. Feel for any movement in the hub.

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13. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

    #13 23rd August 2012, 00:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RossDagley As you turn you're loading up that side bearing (n/s) more causing the grumble /low rumble. It's the bearing itself crumbling and not rotating smoothly causing the noise I suspect. If it is a bearing you can often feel it at this stage by jacking up the car and 12-6, 9-3 as described above. Feel for any movement in the hub.

    This is true about the wheel bearing but most are twin race balls and the outside could be bad, so as you turn the other way it tries to give the front wheel negative (running on the outter balls) making a grumbling noise... Pug partner vans are favorite for these and mis diagnosis :-)

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14. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

    #14 23rd August 2012, 09:51

    cheers lads it got a tiny bit ov play so its gonna get a wheel bearing
    thanks for the help
15. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #15 23rd August 2012, 09:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by james21 cheers lads it got a tiny bit ov play so its gonna get a wheel bearing thanks for the help

    sweet. Pleased you got it diagnosed at an early stage!
16. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #16 24th August 2012, 15:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RossDagley As you turn you're loading up that side bearing (n/s) more causing the grumble /low rumble. It's the bearing itself crumbling and not rotating smoothly causing the noise I suspect. If it is a bearing you can often feel it at this stage by jacking up the car and 12-6, 9-3 as described above. Feel for any movement in the hub.

    Mine started as a low whine, thought it was driveshaft as it had spat its grease out. Eventually the casing fell apart!
17. james21 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 leeds Posts: 21 silver 1.4furio

    #17 24th August 2012, 20:27

    bloody hell hopefully mine wont do thatbut i have ordered 2 wheel bearing and 2 drive shafts so sould be alot better