Important! : strange rumbling noise

1. lukegreen22 Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 plymouth Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #1 6th October 2013, 20:09

   I have a strange rumbling noise on my saxo vts I cant determin were it is coming from. And doesnt sound like a wheel bearing. The noise is there constantly and you can slightly feel play in the steering wheel. I am completely baffled on what it is :/
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 6th October 2013, 20:22

   1 possible cause is the big ends,don`t want to alarm you.
3. lukegreen22 Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 plymouth Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #3 6th October 2013, 21:38

   Whats the beat way to find out if it is that and wats the best solution if it is ?
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 6th October 2013, 21:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by lukegreen22 Whats the beat way to find out if it is that and wats the best solution if it is ?

   1st take it to a garage,2nd replace the engine with a lower mileage 1.Is it low on oil?
5. lukegreen22 Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 plymouth Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #5 6th October 2013, 21:55

   Its only on 78000 mile and oil is perfect every thing is spot on.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 6th October 2013, 22:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by lukegreen22 Its only on 78000 mile and oil is perfect every thing is spot on.

   Ok what about your gearbox oil?
7. lukegreen22 Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 plymouth Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #7 6th October 2013, 22:27

   Havnt chexked that whats easiest way to check it with out draining ?