Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: lisboa
Posts: 92
help, noise and vibration in the front wheels
hello
some time ago that I feel small vibrations at the front wheels when I drive on a daily basis,
now I have to connect the low range and feel the front wheels hold a small time when they move,
make some noise, it seems that the wheels hold,it seems that if the suspension is lifted is worse
whem i put the hi range it back to normal, but somtimes and a few moment i listen some noise like slide gear like "grrrr" on the whels
please give me your sugestion
many thanks
Last edited by nunocosta on 13th Mar 2011 9:03 pm. Edited 3 times in total
13th Mar 2011 8:21 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Are the wheels hot after a few kms?? Could be binding brake calipers.
13th Mar 2011 8:23 pm
Mike767
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
Location: Congleton, Cheshire.
Posts: 138
Is it more noticeable when cornering? Could be a wheel bearing if so.
14th Mar 2011 12:33 pm
nunocosta
Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: lisboa
Posts: 92
Is it more Noticeable When turn the wheel to the right or left,
this occurs at very low speed and when starting move and it seems that the shafts are working on cutting edge
14th Mar 2011 9:00 pm
tlt
Member Since: 02 Sep 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 262
Replace Left / Right or both Front bearings. This is only available as a "hub" assembly, and is available third party or OEM. As an example, you will find a link here. You need to choose your Engine type to get the correct part however. This may not be the exact part for your vehicle.
Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Floating around
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Thanks guys, now I know what going on with mine!
Was getting an intermittent grinding noise when cornering to the right from the left front wheel. Seems to be bearings as well.
15th Mar 2011 3:45 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Dont want to alarm you .......but I had the same thing a couple of weeks ago,and it was the front diff........Got a new one fitted last week and the noise/vibration/grinding noise has gone completely....."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
18th Mar 2011 9:30 am
DiscoverEd!
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Can you share how much did that hurt? Dealer? Indie?
19th Mar 2011 8:05 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Cost a couple of quid short of a grand all in......Andy White in Edinburgh did it......my nearest Indie and hes proved very good so far.
Diff itself was £618 (TLO could have done it a bit better but any advantage would have been lost by courier costs....it weighs 51kg apparently)"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
19th Mar 2011 8:15 pm
DiscoverEd!
Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Floating around
Posts: 56
Hurts alright. Still praying mine are bearings.
4k short of my 105k so I'll have to bite the bullet anyway...though will not know how to tell. Probably will gve it a shot at changing bearings myself if easy enough, so I can narrow options.
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.......but I had the same thing a couple of weeks ago,and it was the front diff........Got a new one fitted last week and the noise/vibration/grinding noise has gone completely.....
