Front wheel rumble ?

richard hodson · 5th November 2016, 18:00

I can hear a distinct rumble recently, sounds as though it is coming from offside front wheel, still there if I knock out of gear.

klarzy · 5th November 2016, 18:12

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Originally Posted by richard hodson

I can hear a distinct rumble recently, sounds as though it is coming from offside front wheel, still there if I knock out of gear.

CV or front bearing...
Tyre noise...

FrenchMike · 5th November 2016, 18:15

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Originally Posted by richard hodson

I can hear a distinct rumble recently, sounds as though it is coming from offside front wheel, still there if I knock out of gear.

I would swap the two wheels and check for bearing play

Animesis · 7th November 2016, 14:37

I had a bearing go recently. Most people said the good old check for play but there was none noticeable, but the noise was unbearable (enjoyed very loud music on the motorway for a few weeks) Replaced the bearing and its peaceful again. One test I did that helped determine it was my front bearing was to lift the car onto blocks and run the engine in 5th gear and listen to the wheels turned to each side and straight ahead, carefully stopping one side with my boot -be very careful if you do it!!

TomRS · 7th November 2016, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Animesis

I had a bearing go recently. Most people said the good old check for play but there was none noticeable, but the noise was unbearable (enjoyed very loud music on the motorway for a few weeks) Replaced the bearing and its peaceful again. One test I did that helped determine it was my front bearing was to lift the car onto blocks and run the engine in 5th gear and listen to the wheels turned to each side and straight ahead, carefully stopping one side with my boot -be very careful if you do it!!

I'd say its more than likely going to be bearing, does it increase in noise if you go round corners?

richard hodson · 26th November 2016, 17:22

I took the car in to ' Arry at the local garage, he diagnosed and fixed, rear wheel bearing, many thanks to all on here who replied.

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richard hodson Regular poster rover 75 estate Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Front wheel rumble ? I can hear a distinct rumble recently, sounds as though it is coming from offside front wheel, still there if I knock out of gear.

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Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	I had a bearing go recently. Most people said the good old check for play but there was none noticeable, but the noise was unbearable (enjoyed very loud music on the motorway for a few weeks) Replaced the bearing and its peaceful again. One test I did that helped determine it was my front bearing was to lift the car onto blocks and run the engine in 5th gear and listen to the wheels turned to each side and straight ahead, carefully stopping one side with my boot -be very careful if you do it!! __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

26th November 2016, 17:22	#6
richard hodson Regular poster rover 75 estate Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I took the car in to ' Arry at the local garage, he diagnosed and fixed, rear wheel bearing, many thanks to all on here who replied.