At 50 K miles, a rumble developed "near" the drivers side front wheel.
It was loud .... it sounds when moving, in or out of gear, turning, braking...any time , but VERY intermittent. 5 miles rumble, 500 quiet, 50 miles rumble, 10 miles quiet.
2 garages, including " K fit" diagosed a dry C/V joint ( there was a slight clicking. )
Packed with grease, it drove perfectly...for 10K miles when the rumble re started.
So I repacked, and all was well for..... 5K miles and it re started.
Fitted a new drive shaft...inner and oute CVC joint, but this time it didnt stop the noise !
There is no play or leaks, the discs are fine.
Had it been the wheel bearing |I would have expected a constant noise.
It doesnt sound like a roller or ball bearing, more metal face on metal face.
Any ideas ?
If I go to see a mechanic, odds are , it is silent !
Owen
It was loud .... it sounds when moving, in or out of gear, turning, braking...any time , but VERY intermittent. 5 miles rumble, 500 quiet, 50 miles rumble, 10 miles quiet.
2 garages, including " K fit" diagosed a dry C/V joint ( there was a slight clicking. )
Packed with grease, it drove perfectly...for 10K miles when the rumble re started.
So I repacked, and all was well for..... 5K miles and it re started.
Fitted a new drive shaft...inner and oute CVC joint, but this time it didnt stop the noise !
There is no play or leaks, the discs are fine.
Had it been the wheel bearing |I would have expected a constant noise.
It doesnt sound like a roller or ball bearing, more metal face on metal face.
Any ideas ?
If I go to see a mechanic, odds are , it is silent !
Owen
Mar 20, 2010 at 5:22 AM