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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: faz186 on 30 April 2009, 08:43

Title: weird sound
Post by: faz186 on 30 April 2009, 08:43

Hi guys,

i started getting this weird sound from under the car, so i thought they were mybearings which i changed all 4, but the sound is still there. i have noticed that whilst im driving if i turn left the sound gets louder.

can any1 help with this, its an r reg vr6,

im thinking its the drive shaft? but im not sure

Title: Re: weird sound
Post by: VR6-Joe on 30 April 2009, 09:28

Driveshafts, wheels/tyres, worst case scenario - gearbox :undecided:

Title: Re: weird sound
Post by: Mikester on 30 April 2009, 15:16

Check the suspension and the mounts at the top of the strut that come through the engine bay.

Title: Re: weird sound
Post by: Horney on 30 April 2009, 15:17

CV joints should be checked to. Visually check fro cracks or splits in the boots.

What sort of noise is it? Grinding or clunking?

nick

Title: Re: weird sound
Post by: faz186 on 05 May 2009, 11:44

its a grinding kinda noise and it seems to come from the midle of the car,im thinking drive shaft,

gonn have to take it into a garge and check it out