Hi.
I have a 1995 806 diesel (same as a Citroen Synergie) and am trying to diagnose a noise which occurs in the area of the o/s/f wheel when driving around a left hand bend. I have had it previously diagnosed as a wheel bearing (which i subsequently had replaced, twice) and a driveshaft (also replaced). In the meantime, the diff on the gearbox died, so i had a replacement box fitted but to my amazement, the noise still persists. fyi, the discs and pads have also been replaced.
I would be extremely grateful for any suggestions
806/Synergie problem
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806/Synergie problem
Many Thanks - Ben
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Suggestions not 806/Synergie specific:
Are you really really sure it's that corner? Test with another driver and alternate front windows open.
Assuming that it's the side-load (rather than the amount of lock applied) that 'causes' the noise, perhaps you have a tired suspension bush that lets a suspension link make contact with subframe/body/whatever so that you're hearing noise that you shouldn't? Look for shiny contact patches.
Check that the O/S/F spring isn't broken giving you a 'soft' corner so that the tyre comes into contact with the body (or even the 'wonky' spring).
Are you really really sure it's that corner? Test with another driver and alternate front windows open.
Assuming that it's the side-load (rather than the amount of lock applied) that 'causes' the noise, perhaps you have a tired suspension bush that lets a suspension link make contact with subframe/body/whatever so that you're hearing noise that you shouldn't? Look for shiny contact patches.
Check that the O/S/F spring isn't broken giving you a 'soft' corner so that the tyre comes into contact with the body (or even the 'wonky' spring).
2011 Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ 1.6HDi in Kyanos Blue
1995 Xantia Estate SX 1.9TD in Vert Vega "The Green Lady" - after 11 years now owned by XanTom
1998 Xantia 2.1 VXD Estate in Mauritius Blue - R.I.P. (terminal tin-worm)
1995 Xantia Estate SX 1.9TD in Vert Vega "The Green Lady" - after 11 years now owned by XanTom
1998 Xantia 2.1 VXD Estate in Mauritius Blue - R.I.P. (terminal tin-worm)
Thanks for the advice Old-Guy.
Definitely sure it's that corner as the noise is very clear.
I shall investigate any noticeable rubbing and will maybe test drive it without the disc guard on and if all else fails i may resort to swapping the front springs either side (its definitely not broken).
I very much appreciate your suggestions and will keep you updated.
Definitely sure it's that corner as the noise is very clear.
I shall investigate any noticeable rubbing and will maybe test drive it without the disc guard on and if all else fails i may resort to swapping the front springs either side (its definitely not broken).
I very much appreciate your suggestions and will keep you updated.
Many Thanks - Ben