wierdo noise from front end wheels (xantia)

zorgman · Post by **zorgman** » 20 May 2004, 04:15

hi all
ill sort this car if its the thing i do
anyhoo the noise starts at about 10 mph and gets louder the faster i go matterless what gear im in also clutch in or out (i dont know when it started as it was there from day one when i put the car on road as it was salvage car)
noise level doesnt change going round left or right bends and on motorway as i increase the speed the noise changes pitch to the poiint now i can work out speed by the sound of it,
it sounds like a wheel bearing on the nearside (left) but whats throwing me when i spin the wheel i cant feel anything no groaning or anything checked the gearbox oil thats topped up changed the tyre no difference either.
the sound isnt a whine more like a dry rotating noise
any thoughts out there

edd001 · Post by **edd001** » 20 May 2004, 04:34

could still be the wheel bearing. if it has got hot enough you will find that the ball bearings inside will in fact become oval rather than round. it sounds like a bearing to me.

Post by **RichardW** » 20 May 2004, 12:38

Intermediate bearing in the long RH driveshaft is a possibility - this would not be affected by steering input. Also possibly diff bearings if it's high mileage. Wheel bearing probably the best bet though, but you might have to change both to eliminate....

zorgman · Post by **zorgman** » 02 Jun 2004, 03:36

hi
just changed the left hub ass from a breakers noise now gone many thanks