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Offline faz186

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weird sound
« 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
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Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: weird sound
« Reply #1 on: 30 April 2009, 09:28 »
Driveshafts, wheels/tyres, worst case scenario - gearbox :undecided:
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Re: weird sound
« Reply #2 on: 30 April 2009, 15:16 »
Check the suspension and the mounts at the top of the strut that come through the engine bay.
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Re: weird sound
« Reply #3 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?

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Offline faz186

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Re: weird sound
« Reply #4 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
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