lsdweb
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| posted on 12/5/09 at 10:20 PM |
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Tin top rumbling noise
I drove my Saxo for the first time on Sunday - first drive was to the start line for first practice on a hill climb!
There's a rumbling from the front end that speeds up with road speed but doesn't seem to vary on lock. Before I strip it all apart what do
you guys and gals think? First guess is wheel bearing, second CV joint.
I'd post on the Saxo forum but I don't speak the language and I don't think you're allowed to post unless it's about
lowering your car or disconnecting the ABS ...... :-)
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Jasongray5
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| posted on 12/5/09 at 10:28 PM |
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Might be worth checking the wheels are in balance? Then it would most probobly be a wheel bearing like you say
How hard can it be?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33261515@N03/sets/72157611049241239/
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 12/5/09 at 10:28 PM |
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You could ask Paul Tigerb6, he's had loads of probs with his own saxo!
He's not posted on here for a few days, which is unlike him, but he's still logging on as usual I think...
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britishtrident
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 06:07 AM |
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First check for a loose wheel !
But by far most likely cause is wheel bearing
[Edited on 13/5/09 by britishtrident]
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hughpinder
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 06:58 AM |
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Or the wear limit bits in the tyre treads...
Hugh
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tomprescott
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:20 AM |
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I agree,
I had a rumble on my 106 and it was the wheel bearing, they aren't expensive but they are a pain in the a*se to change. Hope you get it sorted
without too many problems.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 06:39 PM |
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Thanks guys - wheel bearing change seems to require taking the strut off!
It's gone to have the rear cage welded up so I'll do it on the weekend hopefully. Can't wait. :-(
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chrisg
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 07:37 PM |
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It's funny, I keep getting a really loud rumbling noise when I'm out in my new convertable, maybe you guys could look at this picture?
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:28 PM |
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could be cos you have the suspension a bit stiff Chris?
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chrisg
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 08:32 PM |
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Could be, it only happens at high speed though - anything over 1.5mph
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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907
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 09:07 PM |
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So that's how they make plywood.
Paul G
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 13/5/09 at 09:45 PM |
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That guy in the back, has proper got the horn! (Not surprised really - he is stood next to a porn star in maid's outfit!)
 
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