Predicament no. 2 of today.

[Chrismartin]

Hi again

Today I hate noticed that the Teg seems to hsve picked up a whirring type sound when traveling around. The noise is consistent and it doesnt matter whether i'm accelerating, cruising, in gear or out of gear.

My first thought would be wheel bearing? But after speaking to a mate of mine Caliper binding was memtioned. Just wondered if anyone had any thing like a previous experience they could share or some general help would be spon on.

PS the cars 2002, 80k, no recent work.

Regards
Chris

 

[adam.]

What condition are the inner shoulders of the rear tyres?

When you've been for a drive, is any one wheel hotter than the others?

 

[Chrismartin]

What condition are the inner shoulders of the rear tyres?

When you've been for a drive, is any one wheel hotter than the others?

I'll have a look for you mate! They are AD08Rs with a 4mm tread across the whole tyre. I had them off a couple of weeks back!

Were going to have a nosey this saturday. It doesnt seem to affect driving, just a horrendously annoying noise haha. Thanks for the reply Adam.

 

[TyperItr]

is it mechanical? Could it be coming from the speakers?

 

[Chrismartin]

is it mechanical? Could it be coming from the speakers?

Hmmm sounds mechanical to me but I am THE least mechanical person around haha. Im also clueless about speakers haha. Habe you ever experienced similar? I took a video this morning. Ill upload it very soon. Thank you mate!

 

[Chrismartin]

What condition are the inner shoulders of the rear tyres?

When you've been for a drive, is any one wheel hotter than the others?

Hey Adam

Drove to work this morning. Haven't checked the tyres. But all 4 wheels were similar temperatures ie Cold.

What are you thinking at this point? Ive got a video up which I will upload.

 

[TyperItr]

Yeah I had similar before. Think it is called alternator whine and is caused by a bad ground. Does the pitch change as you accelerate?

 

[Chrismartin]

Yeah I had similar before. Think it is called alternator whine and is caused by a bad ground. Does the pitch change as you accelerate?

No mate not at all its very constant. Just popping this video on now.

Thanks dude!

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[Chrismartin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bmVH04CJcU&feature=youtu.be

Fully appreciate I shouldn't have filmed while driving and normally wouldn't touch the phone at all.

 

[TyperItr]

That sounds like a buzz more than a whine? Deff not the speakers anyway as thats not the type of noise they make.
I'm not sure sounds like something rattling was there anything you were messing with at all prior to this noise?

 

[Chrismartin]

That sounds like a buzz more than a whine? Deff not the speakers anyway as thats not the type of noise they make.
I'm not sure sounds like something rattling was there anything you were messing with at all prior to this noise?

Hmmm. The noise reminds of an Australian Didgeridoo sort of noise in person. But really low pitched.

About 2 weeks ago we installed coilovers and EP3 rod ends but it was perfect until yesterday mate! Checked everything while while the car was on the ramp to and everything looked sweet!

 

[MilanoChris]

Does it matter how fast you are going? As in does it increase in volume or pitch the faster you go? I can't listen to the video at work unfortunately.

 

[Chrismartin]

Does it matter how fast you are going? As in does it increase in volume or pitch the faster you go? I can't listen to the video at work unfortunately.

No worries Chris! It doesnt seem to change pitch really. I would say that volume does change with speed. But not massively!

 

[MilanoChris]

If it's a buzz then that reminds me of what I had on my Mk1 Focus numerous times which was a rear wheel bearing.

 

[Chrismartin]

If it's a buzz then that reminds me of what I had on my Mk1 Focus numerous times which was a rear wheel bearing.

Top man. Think thats the first port of call anyhow. Ill get it jacked up tonight and have a wobble of the wheel!

 

[Chrismartin]

To update this it was in fact a rear wheel bearing as first thought. Thanks to all who commented. Appreciate it!

 

[MilanoChris]

 

[Chrismartin]

Bang on mate! Cheers for the help. Now gotta get it done before my 160 mile round trip on Saturday 😥

 

[MilanoChris]

Don't be cheap and press out the bearing like I did, it'll fail soon after. Just get a new hub.

 

[Chrismartin]

Don't be cheap and press out the bearing like I did, it'll fail soon after. Just get a new hub.

Think this is a new bearing a hub mate that I've bought! Ended up costing 92 quid anyway after a 30% discount.