DcNexus
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Luebeck
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Hi
I'm a bit concerned having a big garage bill coming up 
Noticed a grinding noise coming from the front - depending on speed not on revs
begins at about 30km/h and up with an upgoing frequency....
no problems so far with gear shifting or burnt smell...
137.000 km / 85.000miles so far
First thoughts were on front wheel bearings but also now on the auto gearbox having read some threads...
Might be able to check tomorrow in a friends garage
WHAT to look for?
Any hints?
Thx for answering some
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 13th Jan 2012 3:47 pm |
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evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Zalesie
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When I had that kind of grinding noise - it was the front bearing. First - we were not able to identify which one - so replaced front right - finally it was front left - so both replaced and all is fine now. 2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
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| 13th Jan 2012 3:51 pm |
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DcNexus
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Luebeck
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well then I hope for wheel bearings then!!! 
any certain tests beside jacking up and rocking the wheels?? some
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| 13th Jan 2012 4:16 pm |
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stephenw46
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: West Midlands
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hi there I too had this problem I had to replace both front hubs at £140 a side easy to do your self , but firstly jack up the front and check for play in the bearing then turn the wheels as fast as you can you will ear the noise
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| 13th Jan 2012 9:15 pm |
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chrisbowler
Member Since: 30 Jan 2009
Location: UK WALES
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You don,t always get movement with these wheel bearings by rocking the wheel when jacked up.
I find that when you drive the vehicle at 40-50 mph and steer left to riGht, this loads the bearing and makes a noise. If the noise is apparent when steering left, it will probably be the RHS bearing and the opposite for turning right.
Hope this helps
Chris bowler Chris Bowler
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| 14th Jan 2012 7:22 am |
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DcNexus
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Luebeck
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I am on the way to the garage...
so probably be able to give you a reply tonight
Thanks so far for your help  some
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| 14th Jan 2012 7:52 am |
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