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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Scottymk4 on 05 February 2014, 12:08

Title: possible wheel bearing?
Post by: Scottymk4 on 05 February 2014, 12:08

Hi Guys,

I am getting a grinding/creaking noise which is more noticeable when driving slow/speeding up, could this be a bearing? or brake related?  whats the possible costs involved ?   my car is a 1999 gti

Title: Re: possible wheel bearing?
Post by: Tezmax on 05 February 2014, 17:18

A wheel bearing would be more of a whistle when on its way out, if its already colapsed then yes it would be grinding.
A failing CV joint would also generate the same syptoms.  Find out which corner it is, jack it up and see how much play you have on your wheel.
I would advise you not to drive it until fixed as a failing CV joint may seize up while driving.

No idea of cost :sad:

Title: Re: possible wheel bearing?
Post by: Scottymk4 on 05 February 2014, 19:13

Put it into the garage who said need a few suspension parts... Drop links etc. oh and the wheel bearings on the way out

Title: Re: possible wheel bearing?
Post by: barrym381 on 05 February 2014, 19:24

what garage do you use  :smiley:

Title: Re: possible wheel bearing?
Post by: Scottymk4 on 05 February 2014, 19:50

Normally les weirs in milngavie but used one at my work in kinning park