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07-01-2007, 11:06 AM
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Blown 5L coming
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warwick, QLD
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ive noticed recently that in a straight line or turning right i have a constant humming noise coming from the front wheels. when i turn left it goes away only to return when i straighten up again. ive been thinking that maybe its an alignment issue (which i was planning on getting done this week) but have started thinking that perhaps a bearing is about to s**t itself. anyone had a similar prob? if so what did it end up being, how much to fix and how long?
any help would be appreciated. col |
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07-01-2007, 11:09 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i had a similar problem with my EA...
could be wheel bearings... that would be my first guess |
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07-01-2007, 11:34 AM
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growing up is optional
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Sounds like the LHF wheel bearing to me. Fairly common.
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07-01-2007, 12:21 PM
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Walking with God
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Does the humming noise increase in volume with increased speed of the wheels?
How many kays has the car done? If you need bearings, try ebay, in particular this site, Bayford Parts. Original equipment. Some good deals to be had, wish I was flush with funds! LOL! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....6759&rd=1&rd=1 GK
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07-01-2007, 01:00 PM
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Could also be a ball joint.
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07-01-2007, 01:13 PM
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Another cause could be your tyres, esp. if they are wide performance tyres or directional. Run your hand over the tread, around the circumference, and see if you feel any scalloping or waviness on the tread blocks. Gives a noise very similar to wheel bearings but tends to change note on differing road surfaces.
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07-01-2007, 01:27 PM
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90% wheel bearing!
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07-01-2007, 02:18 PM
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Quote:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=319 |
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07-01-2007, 02:41 PM
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Blown 5L coming
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warwick, QLD
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thanks guys, luckily i go back to work this week so i can check all bearings etc. and order all my parts in cheaper then ebay (trade prices, uve got to love them) i can be fairly certain it wont b the actual tyres as i have factory forte rims with bridgstone turanza 215/60r16's. wagons only done 93,000ks.
thanx for the help, its confirmed what i started to think. col |
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09-01-2007, 10:06 PM
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Blown 5L coming
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warwick, QLD
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finally got things under control, need new front wheel hub (no bearings sold sepratley for the front) $130, and after checking the rest of the wheels found rear bearing loose, so another $30 there. then all i need to do is my alignment and will be good again. thanks for everyones help.
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constant humming from front
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