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1991 HOLDEN BARINA
29,000 MILES
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my back right tyre is making a clunk noise and everytime i drive it something bangs from side to side i did have my wheel bearings replaced recently but now its got worse also out of nowhere it makes a loud sharp screaching noise what could this be plz help thanx
Feb 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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Recheck the work done. Ensure everything, including the wheel lug nuts are correctly torqued.
Feb 10, 2012 at 1:09 PM
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i havnt checked but i will thanx what could that loud noise be
Feb 10, 2012 at 1:21 PM
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It could be something is loose and hitting against another part.
Feb 10, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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sweet thanx also one more thing amd i able to still drive the car round just untill i can get it fixed ? as im strapped for cash at the moment would anything bad happen
Feb 10, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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We don'tknow if it is something that can wait or requires immediate without understanding the source of the problem and I would suggest getting it checked first.
Feb 11, 2012 at 5:46 AM
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